Posts About "Don Cherry"
Who Should Protect the Superstars?
November 8th, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers lost a close game to the Toronto Maple Leafs a few days ago. One of the things that got a lot of attention isn't the fact that Edmonton lost, but how they lost — more specifically how Nazem Kadri shut down Connor McDavid. For 60-plus minutes Kadri draped and hung himself off of McDavid. He pushed and hit him...
Cherry and MacLean Unveil Star on Canada's Walk of Fame
July 25th, 2016 Canadian TV personalities Don Cherry and Ron MacLean unveiled their star on Canada's Walk of Fame on Monday in downtown Toronto. The star is located on King Street West in the city's entertainment district and includes both their names and signatures, and Coach's Corner. @CWOFame inductees @RonMacLeanHTH and @CoachsCornerCBC unveiled...Don Cherry, HNIC Reach Deal
June 7th, 2016 There will come a day when the iconic Coach’s Corner figure - Don Cherry - will decide to leave the program. However, that day isn’t going to come in the foreseeable future. According to Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press, the 82-year-old Cherry has signed a multi-year deal to say on with Hockey Night in Canada - now on Sportsnet -...
Hockey Headlines: Sidney Crosby Plays Overtime Hero
May 17th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Pittsburgh Penguins got through their series against the Washington Capitals on the backs of hot goaltending and secondary scoring. Their first game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning seemed to be void of both those things. Had the Pens magic run out? Had they finally met...
Connor McDavid 'Best Player' in NHL: Cherry
May 11th, 2016 Selecting a Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's rookie of the year is a no-brainer for Don Cherry. During Hockey Night in Canada’s Coach’s Corner segment on Tuesday night, Cherry said Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid should win the award, hands down. “Who’s the best rookie in the league? Are you kidding me?” Cherry...
Mike Babcock: Red Wings' Loss Is Maple Leafs' Gain
December 1st, 2015 In what was arguably the most talked about coaching sweepstakes in hockey history, Mike Babcock finally ended speculation when he signed a monstrous eight-year, $50 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in May. It was the type of deal that raised eyebrows; one that made fans question whether a coach is ever worth that kind of...