It's time for the CBC to put Don Cherry out to pasture

I figured Don Cherry wouldn't be happy at the suspensions the NHL has handed out so far for dangerous hitting. That's the type of prediction that doesn't require any sort of crystal ball. That said his comments about former NHL enforcer's being "gutless pukes" for being concerned about problems with health and drug addiction are crossing a line.  Think about it - these guys made a living from being punched in the face  - if they weren't worried that would be a cause of even greater concern.

I also thought his video montage of Scott Stevens giving concussions to at least five different players while claiming "Enjoy it while it lasts, people! You'll never see this again!" really, REALLY missed the point of the NHL cracking down on potential career ending head shots. Neither Eric Lindros and Paul Kariya, two of the best players in the game at the time Stevens smashed them, were ever the same again. 

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good hit. I just want to see the player who gets knocked down get up and be able to rejoin the play with no ill effects. Clearly Don Cherry doesn't get that. That's kind of sad, really.

It's time for the CBC to put Don Cherry out to pasture

I figured Don Cherry wouldn't be happy at the suspensions the NHL has handed out so far for dangerous hitting. That's the type of prediction that doesn't require any sort of crystal ball. That said his comments about former NHL enforcer's being "gutless pukes" for being concerned about problems with health and drug addiction are crossing a line.  Think about it - these guys made a living from being punched in the face  - if they weren't worried that would be a cause of even greater concern.

I also thought his video montage of Scott Stevens giving concussions to at least five different players while claiming "Enjoy it while it lasts, people! You'll never see this again!" really, REALLY missed the point of the NHL cracking down on potential career ending head shots. Neither Eric Lindros and Paul Kariya, two of the best players in the game at the time Stevens smashed them, were ever the same again. 

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good hit. I just want to see the player who gets knocked down get up and be able to rejoin the play with no ill effects. Clearly Don Cherry doesn't get that. That's kind of sad, really.

It's time for the CBC to put Don Cherry out to pasture

I figured Don Cherry wouldn't be happy at the suspensions the NHL has handed out so far for dangerous hitting. That's the type of prediction that doesn't require any sort of crystal ball. That said his comments about former NHL enforcer's being "gutless pukes" for being concerned about problems with health and drug addiction are crossing a line.  Think about it - these guys made a living from being punched in the face  - if they weren't worried that would be a cause of even greater concern.

I also thought his video montage of Scott Stevens giving concussions to at least five different players while claiming "Enjoy it while it lasts, people! You'll never see this again!" really, REALLY missed the point of the NHL cracking down on potential career ending head shots. Neither Eric Lindros and Paul Kariya, two of the best players in the game at the time Stevens smashed them, were ever the same again. 

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good hit. I just want to see the player who gets knocked down get up and be able to rejoin the play with no ill effects. Clearly Don Cherry doesn't get that. That's kind of sad, really.