COACH'S CORNER/HNIC

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Did Don Cherry literally say Callahan's dirty hit is okay because he's always physical and is Irish? The hockey world will be a lot better when that idiot is gone.

 

Lol, his racism is ok because it's been grandfathered in. It's all a schtik.

 

I think Don's point was more directed at being aware who's on the ice and how you go into a corner.

 

I'm not sure how much more time the old dog has before he gives it a rest, I'll miss him when he's gone, getting sick of kipper already.

 

Don Cherry talks baseball ... ... fight.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/don-cherry-rangers-no-guts-melee-blue-jays/

 

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This jacket on Don looks illegal... except in some states.

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http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/don-cherry-returning-hockey-night-in-canada-1.3619337

 

Ron MacLean: 'Nothing's official' on replacing Stroumboulopoulos as HNIC host​

Ron MacLean says "nothing's official" following a Toronto Star report he is poised to replace George Stroumboulopoulos as host of Hockey Night in Canada next season.

The longtime broadcaster says "there's a few balls in the air and things like that" but until Sportsnet executives Scott Moore or Rob Corte "says it's official, it's not official."

Citing industry sources, the Star reported Sunday that MacLean would return to main host's chair, a spot he occupied for nearly 30 years.

A Sportsnet spokeswoman declined comment on the report.

Stroumboulopoulos became the host of Hockey Night in Canada in 2014 after Rogers acquired the NHL rights in a 12-year, $5.2-billion deal.

MacLean saw his role reduced to being Don Cherry's sidekick on Coach's Corner and hosting the Sunday night show Hometown Hockey.

In an interview Sunday night, MacLean said he remains focused on those roles for now.

"I love Rogers Hometown Hockey and Coach's Corner. I've got those jobs as it is now," he said. "I'm kind of focused on that and I think there's this feeling that we may do more or that I may do more going forward but I can guarantee that it's not solid yet until Scott Moore says it is."

Moore, the president of Sportsnet and NHL properties, hinted earlier this month that there could be changes coming following a low-rated playoff run.

"We're all kind of just looking at next year and trying to figure out what's happening," said MacLean.

Audience levels fell below the million mark for many early-round playoff games, which didn't feature a single Canadian team. While ratings improved for the Stanley Cup final, they were down on average from last season.

Rogers has revamped hockey coverage since taking the reins from CBC. The move to replace MacLean with Stroumboulopoulos has been controversial with Stroumboulopoulos seen by some fans as an outsider.

Stroumboulopoulos is on a five-year deal while MacLean is in the middle of a four-year contract.

Sportsnet announced earlier this month that Cherry had signed a new multi-year deal.

? The Canadian Press, 2016
The Canadian Press

 

Has Rogers ever heard of MLB? Bud Selig? ESPN?

 

Ron MacLean to host Hockey Night in Canada, with David Amber

Ron MacLean is returning to host Hockey Night in Canada, alongside David Amber, Sportsnet announced Monday.

MacLean will host Game 1 on Saturday nights with Amber hosting Game 2.

MacLean will continue to host Coach?s Corner with Don Cherry in the first intermission of Game 1. Following his hosting duties on Saturday nights, MacLean will head out to 24 communities across the country to host Rogers Hometown Hockey on Sundays throughout the season.

?The impact (MacLean) has had on the game and in communities across the country is immeasurable. Hockey fans, young and old, have a deep connection with him,? said Scott Moore, President of Sportsnet & NHL Properties, Rogers.

Amber has been a reporter with Hockey Night in Canada for the past five years. He has nearly 20 years of sports broadcast experience, including eight years as anchor and reporter with ESPN, as well as covering four Olympic Games and a two-year stint hosting NHL On The Fly. He will also contribute to Saturday?s pre-game show.

?(Amber) is one of the top sports broadcasters in North America, with a long and impressive resume from both sides of the border.? said Moore. ?He?s earned this coveted role. With Ron and David at the helm, it?s the perfect mix for hockey?s biggest night.?

Panelists Elliotte Friedman, Kelly Hrudey, and Nick Kypreos join MacLean and Amber in-studio Saturday nights. Daren Millard continues to host Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, alongside panelists Friedman and Doug MacLean.

?As part of our evolution, we will deliver more consistency each night of the week for our national NHL broadcasts. When fans tune in, they will know who they are going to see,? said Moore.

More details regarding Sportsnet?s 2016-17 NHL coverage will be announced in the coming weeks. (SN)

 

MacLeans back and he's bringing hell with him.

 

Grapes this afternoon:

Grapes 3 years ago:

 

TORONTO ? Veteran hockey broadcasters Don Cherry and Ron MacLean were honoured Monday with a star on Canada?s Walk of Fame.

Speaking at a ceremony in downtown Toronto, Walk of Fame CEO Melanie Hurley said the pair have made incredible contributions to Canadian culture.

Cherry and MacLean have hosted "Coach?s Corner" on "Hockey Night in Canada" together for nearly 30 years.

Cherry, a former NHL coach of the year and minor-league hockey player, started the segment in 1980.

MacLean joined as his co-host in 1987.

Cherry approved of their star's design, joking that his name was on top "as it should be."

 

He's back.

 

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/don-cherry-slams-phil-kessel-for-team-usa-tweet-015030462.html

 

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