Posts About "Don Cherry"
Today in Hockey History: May 24
May 24th, 2020 The top three National Hockey League teams you think of when it comes to dynasties all won Stanley Cups on this date. Today is also the anniversary of the most memorable playoff game that never happened. A Long Island Dynasty Begins We have written quite a bit about the New York Islanders over the past few weeks. When you win four...
Hockey Storylines to Watch out for in 2020
January 1st, 2020 From the continued fallout of hockey's so-called social reckoning, Don Cherry's potential replacement, the shaping of Seattle's NHL franchise and the uncertain future of the women's game, The Canadian Press takes a look at some hockey storylines to watch out for in 2020. What's Next in Hockey's #METOO...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Bruins, More
November 11th, 2019 In today's NHL rumors, there is an update on the severity of Mitch Marner's injury, the Buffalo Sabres may be forced to make a trade earlier than they might have liked and defensemen Torey Krug went down with a mysterious injury on Sunday; how long will he be out? Marner to Miss a Month The Toronto Maple Leafs announced via...
NHL Rumors: Devils, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Cherry, More
November 10th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, we look at the decreasing likelihood of the New Jersey Devils getting Taylor Hall re-signed, the Toronto Maple Leafs are constantly talking with Jason Spezza but does Mitch Marner's injury change the conversation? The Boston Bruins have their eyes on the marketplace and the hockey landscape seems to have...
Maple Leafs Team News: Collapse, Basketball, Cherry & Tavares’ Baby
October 7th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs led 4-1 early in the third period when the Montreal Canadiens scored four straight goals – including one on Jeff Petry’s penalty shot. A power-play goal with just over a minute left in regulation by Auston Matthews (his NHL-leading fifth of the season) tied it up, but the Maple Leafs eventually lost in a...
Don Cherry's Impact on the Colorado Rockies
July 16th, 2019 Don Cherry is a Canadian icon. His "Coach's Corner" segments on Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts get great ratings due to his straightforward commentary. His Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Hockey videos are best sellers, he makes celebrity endorsements and his name is on bars and restaurants across Canada. And he has the loudest selection of...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Kapanen, Cherry, Marlies, Marner
July 10th, 2019 As the Mitch Marner sign-or-leave-town drama continues, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain in the news. General manager Kyle Dubas has made astute trades to create salary-cap space and has, at the same time, taken steps to remake and improve the team. The defense looks to be vastly better with the addition of Alex Kerfoot from the...
Don Cherry for the Hockey Hall of Fame
June 28th, 2019 With this week’s announcement of the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, once again the time has come for the usual complaints regarding who got in, who was snubbed, who was snubbed yet again, and who will be eligible for first-time consideration when next year’s selection process begins. While finding fault with one or more of...
Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev Calls Don Cherry a Clown: Is He Right?
June 5th, 2019 In an interview published in Russian a couple of weeks ago, but just this week coming to light, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev went off on his time playing in Toronto and how he didn’t like how coach Mike Babcock used him. For good measure, he added critical commentary about the team’s defense, and then reviewed...
Hurricanes Owe McElhinney Another Shot in Net
May 18th, 2019 It should be an easy decision for the Carolina Hurricanes. Statistically speaking, they barely got adequate goaltending from Petr Mrazek in the playoffs. Curtis McElhinney showed better results in relief. With both slated to become unrestricted free agents, if they have to choose one, go with McElhinney, right? Right. McElhinney's...
Off the Crossbar: Cherry Secretly Working with Hurricanes Marketing
May 10th, 2019 After an exhaustive and lengthy investigation, sources have confirmed that Don Cherry, co-host of the popular “Coach's Corner” segment on Hockey Night in Canada, has been secretly working for the Carolina Hurricanes in a promotions/marketing role. Given Cherry's love affair for tough guys, parties close to the source wish to remain...
Hurricanes Let 'Jerk' Fans Wear Cherry's Words
February 19th, 2019 By now, the hockey universe has heard, seen or read about Don Cherry's rant wherein he railed against the Carolina Hurricanes' home win celebrations. In case you missed it, The Athletic has a transcript: “This is the National Hockey League. These guys, to me, are jerks. They’re still not drawing (fans). I’ll tell you one thing,...
Cherry Blasts Hurricanes as 'Jerks' - Canes Make a T-shirt
February 18th, 2019 TORONTO — Don Cherry's latest rant about the Carolina Hurricanes and their victory celebrations didn't go unnoticed by the NHL club. The Hurricanes even decided to embrace his words. Cherry blasted the Hurricanes on Saturday during his weekly...
