Posted on 11/11/2019 12:38:58 PM PST by airborne
Sportsnet has confirmed that Don Cherry has been fired from Hockey Night in Canada over recent remarks that caused uproar.
Cherry, 85, had singled out new immigrants in Toronto and Mississauga, Ont., where he lives, for not honouring Canadas veterans and dead soldiers.
You people you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or something like that, Cherry said Saturday night. These guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada, these guys paid the biggest price.
In a statement issued on Twitter Monday afternoon, Sportsnet said that after discussions with Cherry, it had been decided that it was the right time for him to step down immediately. Sportsnet said Cherry had made divisive remarks that do not fit with its values.
Sports brings people together it unites us, not divides us, the statement from Bart Yabsley, Sportsnet president, said. Following further discussions with Don Cherry after Saturday nights broadcast, it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down.
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The more interesting question (which is guaranteed to get you fired) is whether those troops had any idea they are fighting to make their nation safe for millions of illegal immigrants and sexual perverts.
There are certain benefits to being an old codger.
One is that you can tell the PC crowd to go f(*& themselves.
Probably afraid to be crucified along side of Cherry.
Thanks for maintaining the list!
Here’s the relevant clip from last night:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d44QlwurFbQ
I think he had Blue stuffed and mounted.
And now libs have done the same to him!
Canada is the United States if the latter was ruled by California. Canada's western provinces are right to consider secession (a.k.a., "Wexit").
Schizophrenic nation.
the Russians were dirty-spearing slashing slew footing- all stick but were the biggest pussies when the gloves were dropped. Philly led by Ed Van Impe just gave back with interest what the Rooskies were doing with stickwork- Kind of hard to cycle with a mouthful of Northland or Sher wood-
The truth hurts.
I’m late to the post (stupid location shoot overseas)..
Back in 2003, when the world (and canadians) were burning America flags because of the Iraq War,
and still remember how the MSM fed the world that Dubya was evil, the USA is evil and our soldiers in Iraq are evil? It was amplified 50 times when you were not in the USA..
Don Cherry went on Hockey Night in Canada wearing an American tie and told the viewers during the 1st intermission to knock off the anti-American crap and LECTURED the viewers that Americans are good people and they should not be doing stupid sh*t as we are great neighbors and they protect us. etc.
I remembered this very well. It was the Maple Leafs vs the Habs.
Don Cherry is a friend of America and old school. He calls like it is and may have accelerated my move to America...
It’s sad to see PC end yet another classic career.
Don got on my nerves a few times but he spoke the truth from his heart and I will always respect him for that.
Very.
God Bless Don Cherry!
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It seems Rogers Sportsnet has pissed off the greatest defenseman ever.
Bruins legend Bobby Orr joined Ordway, Merloni & Fauria on Thursday as part of Christian Faurias 25 for 25 drive to raise money for the American Diabetes Association.
Orr, who played for Don Cherry with the Bruins for two seasons beginning with the 1974-75 campaign, was asked to weigh in on the controversial firing of the Coachs Corner host, whos affectionately known around hockey as Grapes.
I know Grapes better than anybody. Hes not a bigot and hes not a racist. This guy is the most generous caring guy that I know. What theyve done to him up there is disgraceful, it really is, Orr told the guys.
(complete story)
Bobby Orr calls Don Cherrys firing from Sportsnet disgraceful
Bobby Orr is a Freeper.
I know that town. I family still there. I was born in Don Mills.
It’s disappointing that more people haven’t spoken up for Cherry. And sooner.
Was the ambulance stuck southbound on the DVP?
I generally try to hit Toronto at 5AM when driving through.
The DVP-401 intersection is generally miserable.
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