Don Cherry Is Fired by Rogers Sportsnet

[@cope847]

Like him or hate him, I always appreciated his honesty. He never said something to appease people.

[@davidkruse4030]

sure he did. he played up to the Stanley cup audiences plenty of times.

[@Nic-gp7oe]

Based Don

[@adderalljunkie6144]

Oh ya love the honesty of racists. So admirable lol.

[@lennylalamba5366]

@@adderalljunkie6144 soft

[@nickdobrovolny5295]

Adderall Junkie because saying new comers to Canada should wear a poppy is racist? Why does everything have to offend someone smh

[@protoman1365]

19 minutes, 174 comments. I’m sure everyone here is peaceful, calm, and collected.

[@petermontagnon4440]

What exactly are you smoking!!!

[@i.c.wieners3333]

Everyone go listen to Pink Floyd - Us and Them

[@depressedstarsfan2899]

Peter Montagnon it’s called sarcasm

[@NiuhiNui]

Love hockey fans.

[@judiaugustino7822]

@@petermontagnon4440 LMAO

[@ffej4895]

I have been watching Don Cherry for almost 30 years. I remember the year when his wife died. Don kept his chin up and kept working. Poor choices is the word of the day.

[@PhillyLeotardo25]

Wish we saw more people like you in the States. Americans get upset when people who sneak into the country illegally get chastised. Cherry has never been politically correct but I appreciate his nation pride even if at times it could come off looking bad without context

[@danh5810]

Shannon, you handled the situation with class and this is why I'm a huge fan of yours. Thank you.

[@petermontagnon4440]

BULL SHIT!!! He hung a great Canadian out to dry!!!

[@myrondalek2958]

@@petermontagnon4440 ok boomer

[@myrondalek2958]

Appreciate someone being halfway decent , thank you

[@danh5810]

@@myrondalek2958 That term is ridiculous. Boomers were the backbone of the working man's economy. Also, I'm a millennial, unfortunately.

[@danh5810]

@@petermontagnon4440 He didn't. Shannon stuck up for Cherry in the sense that he said cancel culture needs to stop and people may have taken things out of context. Shannon may be the only Canadian sticking up for him.

[@bretwilliams249]

Good job trying to cover this, Shannon. I recognize the tough spot you're in no matter what you say, so I appreciate you putting this out there regardless of my or anyone else's thoughts around it.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Since people are both accusing me of supporting him and condemning him, I hid my leaning well.

[@bretwilliams249]

You did, and I honestly don't want to know what your personal thoughts are. No offense intended. I just prefer you cover hockey because you're awesome at it, and taking a side will make that more difficult going forward.

[@TheChronicFiend]

@@TheHockeyGuy rewatching this 3 years down...no you didn't🤣

[@scottmaxwell5249]

I agree,I have seen this man at military cemeteries in Normandy with tears in his eyes.Great hockey man and a great Canadian.

[@davidm7164]

"People are far more likely to complain than to compliment" So true! In that vein, I would like to say keep up the good work!

[@delta927canadien-francais5]

David M yeah same for Logan Paul

[@grundlefly]

@@delta927canadien-francais5 Who? What? I'm going to go hang myself in a Japanese forest.

[@KK-kz7ht]

I appreciate your comments.

[@hurricane3033]

Really? Even being a hurricanes fan, hockey isnt gonna be quite the same without Don

[@losangeleskingsfan15]

For real, I'm a Kings fan, and I'm pissed.

[@Southern19]

IKR, and he called our team a bunch of jerks. And I’m gonna miss him too

[@victoriapark6795]

He’s old so he would be gone in like 5 years eventually

[@johnathankorkie4984]

As a fellow Canes fan I'm also mad. People ignored his valid points aswell. Fired him on his most important day too. Well we will always have those millions of dollars he gave us

[@johnathankorkie4984]

@@Island1-b5h shouldn't everyone get different perspectives on the game. Even if we don't agree with everything someone says doesn't mean they shouldn't be taken off air.

[@northernrailfan783]

I feel so much better after watching this video and hearing from a level headed, honest and common sense based man. Thank you.

[@jennam4448]

Honestly same, I feel like both sides of arguments are getting so out of hand and Shannon literally just took the middle. Mad respect for someone who can see both sides of every situation

[@kjonezz]

This is an incredibly sane, thoughtful, and interesting 16 minutes. I think your take on Cherry, and society in general is spot on, and I appreciate the approach that you took with this. Again thank you for 16 minutes of sanity.

[@mattgauthier7216]

No, that is incorrect. Cherry should not have lost his job. Don cherry stood up for the veterans, he didnt discriminize. He was trying to get people to buy the poppys. People are too soft nowadays. Sportsnet fired him not because of their "values" but rather their wallets. Its a crying shame. People are way to soft.

[@bigfloppaism996]

Don's a true Canadian patriot who loves his country, hes aware of the immigration/demographic problem that will ultimately destroy this country and its culture. He had the guts to speak out, and he was fired for it! Free speech is very limited nowadays! It will only get worse.

[@nrXic]

@@mattgauthier7216 Cherry was reiterating something posted on a White Supremacists blog that had ZERO data. The idea that immigrants are ungrateful to the sacrifices of soldiers is ridiculous and fabricated. You don't push that BS on other people. Look at how many people here now calling immigrants a threat or a problem as a result. Shannon should be able to see it as well.

[@grundlefly]

@@bigfloppaism996 Are you Mexican?

[@hebber1961]

kiss ass

[@alesd2120]

Even as an European fan I liked to watch his Corner and listen to his comments, though I mostly disagreed with him. But I loved his passion for the game, his love for the young players, even his (somewhat overblown) patriotism - his enthusiasm could spread through the tv screen to the fans. I feel sorry for him, I hoped a simple apology would do it - like "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, what I wanted to say is..." I will miss him if he doesn't get a job anywhere else...

[@cantrait7311]

Never apologize for what your heart feels. Just makes you a coward

[@MVP.113]

That's the thing though, he didn't want to apologize for it. These are his comments after the announcement. I don't know if they'll make you feel better or worse about it, but you have to give him credit for standing true: “I know what I said and I meant it. Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honour our fallen soldiers. I speak the truth and I walk the walk. I have visited the bases of the troops, been to Afghanistan with our brave soldiers at Christmas, been to cemeteries of our fallen around the world and honoured our fallen troops on Coach’s Corner.” “To keep my job, I cannot be turned into a tamed robot. I would have liked to continue doing Coach’s Corner. The problem is if I have to watch everything I say, it isn’t Coach’s Corner. Remember to wear your poppy to honour our fallen soldiers … Thumbs up.”

[@shawn6745]

@@MVP.113 " Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy" If he would have said that to start, there would have been no problem, guaranteed.

[@liammiddleton3064]

👍🏻

[@arthurskim7898]

A man's man never apologizes when you know deep down in your core it is right.

[@BernardWei]

I love Don Cherry, I’m going to miss him.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@zedmoe As a guest on some podcast or maybe on a USA network broadcast. It's all about ratings.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@zedmoe Perhaps, although some of those American analysts/host are boring. He would liven it up. Cherry is known at least in Boston and some of the original six and other Canadian cities. But you're likely right.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Tyler Rastovski Hai, I’m Dr Ho

[@mclekrell]

Hate him not gonna miss him.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@Bruh-jr2ep He's not a boomer. Born before WW2.

[@ryanb6679]

Saturday night hockey will never be the same even if I didn’t want to watch that game I would still watch him

[@symphoniez]

Same here.

[@thorinbane]

So happy he was finally forced out. I have been waiting for this since the 80's. A horrid human being, Bigot, racist piece of garbage.

[@PxThucydides]

Me too. I wouldn't be turning on a Leafs game or a Sens game, but I'd tune in to hear Don. Now... well, nothing in the intermissions at all, really.

[@liammiddleton3064]

Yes

[@B2Roland]

See I'm the contrary. I don't watch HNIC for that exact reason. What a clown. Good riddance.

[@SuperCamper99]

This just made me hate sportsnet even more. I wish TSN still had the rights to NHL

[@shaynekempton3368]

But would TSN (owned by Bell) have handled it differently?

[@Cryo-Mind]

Probably not

[@brianferris7859]

Leafsnet

[@Cryo-Mind]

Yup, in today's world words are much louder then action. Dosent matter the effort you've put into a job for 40 years one wrong word and you're fucked.

[@johnr7499]

If you have a Sportsnet App, delete it!! If you have a Rogers account, call them up and ask what the penalty for canceling your account because they no longer represent your beliefs in supporting our Vets!!

[@jackmeyhoff1147]

Awesome how far you've come with this channel, shannon. Your content is great, and it shows by the number of subs you have now. I was around when you only had 3k-4k. Great to see you pushing 150k! Crazy good job man

[@stevetaylor1520]

Ron MacLean is going to find out in a hurry that viewers weren't watching to see him.

[@cadentolley3513]

Vicky Taylor you say that like he didn’t already know

[@sshurmatz]

Please hire mike milbury to be with Ron MacLean!

[@poejavelski148]

Don't think Ron Maclean gives a shit lol he looks so bored on every coaches corner.

[@ronmailloux9370]

@@poejavelski148 and boring....very boring

[@ronmailloux9370]

@SlayerPayback a chore? whats a priiliedge? you must have loved watching don...you even picked up his language

[@ericbenevides2913]

Let's get Shannon on hnic now I here they have an position available

[@martytruelove5026]

They don't want someone that knows the game,just one that is politically correct

[@michaeljaques77]

@@martytruelove5026 I disagree if you are implying Don knows the game, the modern game. His analysis is paper thin, and his delivery overbearing with silly Don-speak. It's usually a rambling mess usually. This isn't his first, second, or even third offense. I can't blame Sportsnet for the decision. The only thing i disagree with in the decision to fire him was the timing of Remembrance Day.

[@paytonmacdonald1409]

@@michaeljaques77 Lol..... You are just disagreeing to disagree he was talking about Shannon read the comment

[@OlivetheDoge]

Boycott Sportsnet Boycott Rogers

[@binomesprite7829]

No.

[@OlivetheDoge]

Yes fuck them, boycott cbc too

[@nrXic]

Fuck no, cancel culture is a joke, don't participate in it.

[@nbk4dv9]

@@nrXic For real? They canceled the John Madden of Hockey and you don't want to cancel them? This is about attacking Canadian culture. This show was a past time watched by grandpas dads and sons for generations. I don't care what he said that hurt your feelings because the men up there should be sick of these cultural invaders. Look at the cesspools they created in Vancouver and Toronto. It's time you stop being so polite to the left

[@OlivetheDoge]

@@nbk4dv9 all facts

[@stevetaylor1520]

Without Don Cherry, no one would even know who Ron MacLean is.

[@nellateea3238]

who is ron mclean , i remember kirk mclean but thats about it

[@nellateea3238]

i didnt even knew whose don cherry

[@danieltucker4168]

Ron now known as the Red Deer RAT.

[@Swimmys]

@@danieltucker4168 Ron's one of the nicest people that work for sportsnet so

[@danieltucker4168]

@@Swimmys ya SO most are that kiss mngmnt ass

[@Alex-vc1ry]

I'm honestly a little surprised that this is what got him fired. After all of the things that have caused a controversy, this is what does it? I mean I understand both perspectives. I understand that a lot of people in Canada see poppies as a sign of respect, but I also see that these veterans fought for people today to have the freedom to choose what to do. I do believe Don Cherry chose poor words, but I think he should have gotten a chance to clarify what he meant. It is a slap in the face to fire him today. If I had to fire him I would have waited, at least until tomorrow. I know it's a hard discussion and I don't want to jump into a left vs right issue, I just wanted to share my piece, and hopefully everyone can be civil in this comment section.

[@mblack9087]

I hear you. Nevertheless, Don refused to qualify any of his words. I don't think that helped him keep his job. From my perspective, as a small business owner, I could not afford dismissing any my customers based on whether or not they were poppy-less or not. Money aint political.

[@walkerfrommb]

@@mblack9087 that. That is exactly the point that needs to acknowledged. Besides all the politics, Rogers is looking at their bottom line.

[@triandfit1]

@@mblack9087 And that’s the thing- it’s the bottom line. This may not be the worst he’s said, but he added one too many things that made him no longer worth the publicity

[@CalgaryFlames3]

Straw that broke the camel's back. Cherry said one too many controversial things

[@EnderSword]

The problem is it went beyond a 'poor word choice' He was talking about immigrants, he did intend to single out immigrants, when given the chance to back away from that he refused. It was not a case of him being misunderstood, he said exactly what he meant. Now the fact that like 35% of the country agrees with him and doesn't like immigrants is a whole other thing though. It's rough to fire him for something that an entire political party that actually got the most votes, believes.

[@AR-zn1uy]

I'm an immigrant and met Don during Vacouvers cup run. He was really nice. He's just old and worded what he said poorly. I feel bad people can't make mistakes anymore without losing their jobs.

[@johnfarr2738]

I tend to agree with you. He’s said much worse things and never been fired

[@Client1983]

Well he did not admit he was wrong. So here he goes...

[@JRHamify]

@@johnfarr2738 he's 100% toned himself down. In the 80s and 90s he was really forward with his views much more than now and has said way worse things about European NHLers

[@AR-zn1uy]

He admitted in a later video that he should have said everyone should be wearing poppies and that he should have at least had the opportunity to correct himself and apologize for narrowing down migrants. The way it was handled was poor. I grew up with other immigrants, many of them white Eastern European migrants and we all bugged each other growing up and grew thick skin. Later on we all ended up very close friends and laugh about our childhood behaviours. Kids are formed by their parents ideas, they are not at fault. Don comes from a different time where saying things like this was acceptable and no one even batted an eye. You can’t expect a senile 85 year old man to be politically correct all the time. It’s just not realistic. Let him apologize and move on.

[@OrbitFinatics]

Wow Shannon, you look great, keep up the great work!

[@mtbjason4]

Holy cow, he does look good!

[@TheKisj]

Right? He looks so skinny

[@petermontagnon4440]

Is that all you can say Bubbles??

[@GregManbeck]

Don doesn't care what colour you are.. he cares whether you buy a poppy showing real support for the sacrifices made by so many to give us this freedom...

[@kyleames5792]

I don't necessarily agree with the firing of Don Cherry, but we really can't make inferences about what sort of immigrants he may or may not have been talking about. It was just a poor way of generating the conversation.

[@DoBap_]

GoldGravity its undeniable that recent many migrants arent fitting into Canadian culture. Trudeau is going for ‘multiculturalism’, but all that has resulted in is segregated communities, and clashes over beliefs. We need to preserve our culture, and with culture comes values and traditions, one such tradition is wearing a poppy.

[@hvacmontreal9415]

Stop making excuses for that loser , makes you a loser

[@BennyOkay]

There are plenty of other ways to show support than buying a poppy

[@DoBap_]

Ben K it costs you a buck. The money goes to a great place.

[@St3veWK]

They fired an old guy who literally cries on live tv when a police officer, military member or child dies.....;/

[@danielshane6487]

During the Korean War at the Battle of Kapyong, Colonel Stone, Commanding 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI), and his men were surrounded by hordes of enemy Chinese Soldiers. Defeat was imminent for the Canadians, as they were trying to keep the Communists from entering Seoul. Colonel Stone radioed Artillery to fire shells on his Battalions position, knowing he and some of his men would be killed. When this started, the Chinese ran like hell to get out of there, and 2 PPCLI were spared, as was their mission to protect Seoul South Korea. Col Stone was a good man. I may not have all the facts correct here but I believe I'm right. Col Stone lost very few of his men during the Korean war. For his and the Battalion's bravery in this epic engagement, the Battalion was awarded the U.S. Presidential Citation. The 1st foreign Regiment to be awarded a citation like this by the Americans. The Chinese probably, were thinking the Canadians were crazy. Anyone can feel free to correct me on this. It's the soldiers and engagements like these Don Cherry is so big on, and really wanting us to remember!!!!!!

[@robert48044]

that has nothing to do with it

[@ztobro]

Thank you so much for encouraging conversation, Shannon. Love your content and please never change. The work you do in the online hockey community here is amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@MonkeyworkPlays]

People didn't just find out what Cherry is ... they have been calling for him to leave for years. I've been actively tuning out of coaches corner for better part of a decade now. There is no excuse for his mouth ... he's been warned, given 10,000 chances, and continues to do it. So long have a nice day.

[@Tearloch]

Succinct summation .. thank you.

[@landman2001]

🤬🧐

[@mattheww1274]

Sad day for hockey, sad day for canada. The only thing I can do is cancel my Rogers phone plan in protest. Im upset at Maclean also, always thought he was loyal. Somthing tells me this isnt over. People watch HNIC to hear Don, the people yelling the loudest about him dont even watch hockey.

[@huntinfishin7816]

Best thing to do is not watch it any more and hurt them where it counts in their pocket book

[@jameskilgour387]

What's Ron supposed to do? I don't think it's fair to question his loyalty and the statement was pretty much rifht

[@seekingtruth3708]

Dave that’s the point! He’s been saying dumb shit for years, so why be offended now? Because “you people” equates to racism, bigotry? What a load of horse shit! Our inclusive Canada has become a cesspool of butt hurt people. If you’re not guilty of what the man said.... don’t need to get upset. If you are, then you’re not much a patriotic Canadian.

[@mattheww1274]

@@Dave004 i hear you, just upset at the way it ended for the guy. This was probably his last year anyways, I woulda liked a sendoff.

[@jacobedwards100]

50 years of service to the game and this is how he is pushed aside. Shameful

[@jamesjohnso3500]

This was a great, non-biased view on the subject. Thanks for all you do Shannon. HNIC won’t be the same without Cherry. Hope the keyboard warriors stay away from this video.

[@paulkeniston5699]

Don Cherry's Voice will be Missed. Like it or Not. He is always refreshing and old schooled and provocative. Good perspective, as always, by the Hockey Guy.

[@kevinmorin1248]

I really enjoyed hearing your perspective. Cheers

[@pseudopetrus]

I have my poppy on Don Cherry, thank you for supporting our veterans, I enjoyed your little talk with Joe Warmington released today!

[@steelassault262]

Just seems like they were looking for an excuse to get rid of Don Cherry, and they stretched the excuse all they could to make it work!!!

[@Bret3333]

Coach's Corner takes up precious ad time which are seriously lacking in hockey today...all jokes aside I hated how rushed his segments were. He gets like 2 minutes to talk and they still rush him because why would anyone want to hear about the finer points of a hockey game. Not surprised they were looking for anything to get rid of him.

[@jackredden3445]

Damn. Fired on remembrance day... That is a huge slap to the face! Great video Shannon. Brought a lot of unbiased insight. I like how you see the bigger picture, and both sides to the story

[@lancemilliken9078]

Wow speechless. I honestly never thought I would see this day, I thought this guy had a lifetime pass

[@petermontagnon4440]

Idiot!!!

[@ryans413]

So is Dons co host gone too

[@Drini666]

I love your channel, I watch it from Europe as part of my morning routine. This is the third season. I almost never comment though.

[@pickupartwork3979]

"I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind." - John Diefenbaker Although not a fan of JD, this quote, especially on Remembrance Day, is so, so right. "Free to speak without fear" is totally non existent anymore.

[@eila2088]

Oh your employer could fire you for your speech back then too. Hell was worse back then with red scare.

[@antiantiderivative]

Jan Lee Because now people want to censor others for criticizing Don Cherry

[@Andrew-tv2gg]

Sadly we’re only taught to believe we’re free. This is a prime example of censorship upon us. This all plays into the NWO agenda. We are debt slaves to the government and central banks and most of us don’t even know it. The freedom our soldiers fought for and is to be remembered on today has been taken away right under our noses. and yet most have no clue.

[@michaelouimet505]

It's time to join together my friend and right some wrongs here.

[@antiantiderivative]

andy Who let you out of the asylum?

[@BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

You can say that Don was fired by "a bunch of jerks".

[@tracym1208]

You could say hes been FIRED BY = THE LEFTISTS OWNED MEDIA

[@crazytomato1089]

He did it to himself

[@Deleaubro]

The end of an era. He's been doing this for longer than I've been alive. I don't agree with a lot of what he has to say but I respect him and his dedication to the sport. Thank you Don Cherry for being Canada's crazy grandpa for all these years. The sport just won't be the same without you.

[@ShantyIrishman]

Never forget 11/11

[@lazlund8328]

ShantyIrishman of all the days to fire him on!

[@moodlampActual]

@@lazlund8328 is it weird how many ppl get fired on their day off now lol

[@lucrativelyrics2004]

what's that? (i forget..

[@antiantiderivative]

ShantyIrishman Nah, forget about him. He should be lost in history

[@chloeyroxbleach1814]

Yes let us never forget that 11 million communist soldiers have their lives so we could be free.

[@NotoriousChacha]

HNIC was done when they changed the intro music

[@canucksfan9332]

I wear my poppy down here in the states because Mr Cherry reminded me how important it was to remember, and to remind others that there is more to today than missing work

[@darolaho]

What is this poppy thing. Literally never heard of it

[@PWNSdaily]

@@darolaho wear a poppy on remembrance day (veteran's day for our American friends) to honor veterans past and present.

[@dennissmith8031]

@@darolaho This is why there is a problem.

[@dennissmith8031]

@@darolaho Look up "In Flanders Fields."

[@darolaho]

@@PWNSdaily do you mean memorial day? Isn't remembrance day celebrating end of WW1 and honoring the dead in line of duty? In the US Veterens day is honoring all veterans but mainly the ones who came back from wars. It was originally armistice day but after WWII changed to veterans day in the 50s While Memorial day is to honor the ones who did not come back. Which started officially in the 1800s I think

[@cantthinkofaname7247]

Wow RIP coaches corner. HNIC won’t be the same damn

[@jasontoshach6949]

CANT THINK OF A NAME Yeah it might actually be good for once in the last 15 years..

[@milkman69x]

Jason Toshach You people....

[@ryanb6679]

Jason Toshach you probably want no fighting or hitting in the league too huh

[@petermontagnon4440]

They just shot themselves in the foot!!

[@lasko1404]

@@jasontoshach6949 what was wrong with the Don? He had his senile moments 4sure and had a old school view on hockey but was entertaining....I am honestly curious why u made the comment and not trying to throw shade at you or anything

[@Nickifyy]

Shannon I think you may have opened Pandora's box in the comments on this one. You actually provide a well-constructed perspective that I hadn't considered when it comes to this as everything I've heard and read has been so reactionary. However, I see the same level of thought hasn't been put into people's comments on your video. Despite you wanting to keep politics out of your content, something like this will be inherently political in this day and age. I looked forward to what you had to say on the matter because I knew you would be objective about it. Regardless of some of the arguments in the comments I still enjoyed what you had to say on the matter.

[@AmokCanuck]

@@LiveLXStudios did we watch the same video? im not sure if you had the sound off or just got what you wanted to hear.

[@Nickifyy]

@@LiveLXStudios First and foremost this is a hockey channel. It is why I am subscribed, it is why I watch his content. Shannon has made it clear that he doesn't want to include politics in his videos and this is the first video of his that I've seen that has approached a topic that involves it. Given the circumstances I doubt he had much choice in making the video considering Cherry has been synonymous with Canadian hockey for 40 years. I agree with Cherry being fired but this video highlighted the things he's done in the past both good and bad. How this situation snowballed from what could have been a well intentioned message encouraging Canadians to support their veterans to a xenophobic rant that he refused to apologize for. How he's been outspoken against Russians and Europeans in the past and how he's been a supporter of animal rights groups and junior hockey throughout the country. Don Cherry has a legacy, warts and all. I've disliked him for his opinions on the modern game and his disdain of foreign players in the past. To me, what Shannon highlighted is a fair interpretation of both sides of the coin.

[@Nickifyy]

@Fash out apparently I'm mistaken in my use of the word "reactionary" in my comment. I don't mean it in the political sense but rather was speaking of how everybody jumped to a conclusion on both sides of the argument.

[@keithwalwyn7823]

I love Don. So sad to see such a legend leave us this way.

[@tracym1208]

KEITH W. HE DIDNT LEAVE YOU = HE WAS FIRED BY LEFTIST MEDIA = BIG DIFFERENCE...

[@captiankirkgames4385]

The hockey guy swearing never thought I hear that ever in a video said piss off

[@austing.8870]

He swears a bit in videos from 3-4 years ago.

[@gocanuckurself1]

You must be new here lol. He used to swear a lot haha.

[@cantthinkofaname7247]

I remember he went on a rant and swore a lot about some guy threatening him to make a joe sakic vid

[@adamwest8131]

clearly a new sub :P he's changed his language quite a bit over the years. Welcome to the channel.

[@gocanuckurself1]

Rangus Great point.

[@nerdyrob]

I feel Sportsnet could have handled this in a much more productive way so I can't help but wonder if they had a cost savings agenda here. It was in real poor taste for them to have dismissed him on Remembrance Day, not only out of respect for Don and all he's done, but to have shifted any focus from what this day means to Canadians. I personally won't watch or support Rogers Sportsnet media going forward.

[@back2backband1]

Nerdy Rob me either

[@Nathan-yq7zl]

Shannon, you are such a positive influence. I do think you are missing that a lot of people agree with Don, and are going to support him on this issue.

[@ProjectWander]

Yeah, we call them inbred yokles

[@nolankuffner3573]

People still supported OJ and MJ after their trials. The fact is simply stated: some people will always be anti-immigration, because they refuse to see outside their own backyards. We don't lobby for immigration reform, but closing the borders. I give to the Legion, $500 a year. But I don't wear a poppy the same way I don't go to military parades. If peace made as much money as war, we'd see 0.05% of the Canadian casualties, but just remember the Iraqi widows we made for our 'just cause' aka pursuing cheap oil. All the while bitching and complaining that Alberta oil is tanking.

[@Nathan-yq7zl]

He wasn't talking about immigrants, he was talking about CANADIANS who dont where a poppy. He has clarified this in multiple interviews.

[@benwilson6559]

@@nolankuffner3573 Way to stuff literally 11 different issues into 1 paragraph. You're definitely part of the solution. Lmao.

[@rightangletherapy]

With all the stuff going on with KZbin censorship and the divisiveness between everyone, just wanted to say thank you Shannon for doing what you do. Compliments are needed now more than ever.

[@JayDog416]

Canada isn’t Canada anymore. Sad to say it but that’s the reality.

[@sparticusnumbicus90]

@jd 1970 Yeah I truly think social media and politicians regardless of who they are on the political spectrum, along with the media and news, have ruined our society.

[@nrXic]

@jd 1970 He was on a sports news network, saying inaccurate stuff without any correction looks bad on the network, they lose legitimacy. What Don said was factually wrong and he refused to correct himself. I'm disappointed in him not taking that opportunity.

[@Teddycanada]

Slightly different topic, but buying & wearing a poppy is one's choice since "buying (spending one's own money)" is involved. It is not a requirement to buy one to be a Canadian. It is a free country. You can show you gratitude and appreciation for the ppl who died for this country in other ways you seem fit.

[@watcher6935]

This breaks my heart on so many levels. He had a 7 second delay since 2003 because of the war. They didn't have to air him. Then they left it on KZbin most of the night. Think about that for a while. I'm done with that network.

[@antiantiderivative]

The rest of us normal people will enjoy hockey without racism

[@Breca]

@@antiantiderivative moron

[@malekiththeeternityking5433]

@@antiantiderivative How do you do it man? Having your head so far up your own ass?

[@antiantiderivative]

Robert Cairns Great argument! You’re just proving me right 🙂

[@watcher6935]

antiantiderivative , real normal sheeple. Lol.

[@doomedtolinger2213]

WOW, I cannot believe DC is gone. Say it ain't so man! Don was a hockey institution (the vanishing old school) WE all know Don's position on a variety of hockey topics and I always loved his old school perspective. Too bad.

[@doomedtolinger2213]

@GoldGravity I agree! But we all know that and continue to watch anyway; he just brought that vanishing old time hockey perspective. Wonder who will replace him?

[@darthskywalker6676]

GoldGravity regardless if you like him or not, you can’t deny the personality he brought (for better or for worse) and there is almost no one like him in media anymore so it will be hard to replace him without leaving a gap that very few could fill

[@j_obaymaac2886]

@GoldGravity you cant replace Don Cherry... replacing Don Cherry in his own segment would be dumb. They better not bring a new host for Coach's Corner because without Don it wouldnt be Coach's corner anymore. We all know what happened to Top Gear once long time hosts left and same thing will happen to Coach's Corner if they continue it with new host

[@bigfloppaism996]

@GoldGravity Out of touch? Yea sure. He's also a great man, a true patriotic Canadian who loves his country! He spoke his mind, told the truth and got fired for it.

[@bigfloppaism996]

@GoldGravity Tara Slone is now the likely candidate to replace the legend. Tara fuckin' Slone....

[@Armoroffelix]

American here, so it’s possible that I don’t feel very sorry for him because I didn’t grow up with him. He’s not a part of my culture. That being said, choosing poor words is not what I think he did. What he did, from my outside perspective, which you may or may not care about, is that he made a distinction between those from Canada, and those not, without getting specific as to what that means, and then implied that those not from Canada, or “you people,” as a whole, do not support the veterans of your country as much as those who are natives. It seems like he grouped together a whole bunch of people who don’t even know each other and made assumptions about their behavior based on their immigration status or length of time that their family has a history of living in the country. I don’t think that has anything to do with choice of words. Thoughts?

[@islesshite4673]

I'm just waiting for the day Mike Milbury gets ousted.

[@T4Orick]

He has gotten better, so my guess is they've talked to him...

[@PWNSdaily]

Might as well get him next.. now that don is gone, they need someone to hate 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@youknowimright.3137]

Haha yes...all that overrated asshole does is bitch about things.

[@narski82]

Congratulations

[@Cassidy_xp]

love ya buddy. like having a canadian best friend to talk hockey with.

[@AlyxiSistahTweaky25]

God forbid there be consequences for actions. Screw up enough times, piss off viewers often enough, alienate sponsors enough times, lose advertisers enough....and you lose your job.

[@Andrewtimoni]

Here’s my problem with this. Don had the opportunity to clarify that he wasn’t singling out immigrants. He declined. I would like to assume that he would have wanted to set the record straight if he was talking about “all Canadians that don’t wear poppies” and he fake off as railing on immigrants. He doubled down. Also this is the first video I’ve watched of yours. I will he watching more! Keep up the good work.

[@binomesprite7829]

My problem too. Nicely said.

[@docriley7837]

Here's my problem with this Don didn't know he was talking about ONLY immigrants until the left told him he was

[@docriley7837]

Here's my problem with immigration Trudeau is housing 200 immigrants in a downtown hotel pricetag you ask? $1,000,000 a month yup $5000 per person per month just for housing alone , and yet Huckleberry says there's just not enough $ for our injured vets?

[@glaxko2]

Hockey night in Canada will never be the same without him or the hockey song.

[@ag7635]

Imagine getting fired from your job of 40 years because there’s speculation you’re prejudiced. No investigation, no disciplinary action just thrown to the curb

[@craftiestdude]

TSN can win by reuniting Dave Hodge and Grapes.

[@golsonmoldon9455]

The land of milk, honey and snowflakes.

[@Zenkka]

Golson Moldon ”snowflake” has lost its meaning. Can be used for any emotional response and you’ll find lots of em anywhere no matter where people lean on political spectrum

[@zouhairy]

Don is the biggest snowflake out dare. Have you ever watch him? From bunch of jerks to don't celebrate when you score a goal. He's the worst snowflake.

[@golsonmoldon9455]

The irony of focusing on the word snowflake, considering the thread topic is golden, cheers for the grin

[@bauer444]

zouhairy You are a Snowflake doucebag.

[@mv3380]

@@zouhairy you're an idiot. Cleary no idea what the term snowflake means.

[@raymondleemanpaper]

I am a Chinese Canadian and I think Don is absolutely right.

[@hattorihanzo2275]

We live in an era of professional offendees. It's a damn industry now.

[@brennan_]

@Hattori Hanzo like Don Cherry?

[@nolankuffner3573]

You know, when Don Cherry was 10, there were Japanese Americans (and Canadians) being detained or thrown in internment camps. Because 2000 miles away, a poor soldier was killing himself so his family could have a better life. Weird how, 75 years later, Japan is intensely prosperous.. Also weird how some can't see the similarities between a world war 75 years ago and a country whose people are being slaughtered today. Immigration issues started over Syrian refugees, but no one actually seemed to give a shit to consider another country might be going through the same shit we wear poppies to remind ourselves not to forget..

[@omegashenron8]

@@nolankuffner3573 OK but another Country isn't ours. What's your point?

[@binomesprite7829]

But Cherry offended... are you saying we shouldn't be appalled by overt racism?

[@nolankuffner3573]

@@omegashenron8 the point is simple enough for me not to explain it, but hey, let's give it a shot. If. We. Do not. Send. Soldiers. To fight. Another. Country's. Battles. When they. Can not. Defend. Themselves. As we. Have done. Historically. For 80+ years. We should. Not. Be. Opposed. To accepting. Refugees. As we. Have also done. For 80+ years. The real question is, if it were Nazis killing Syrians mercilessly in a war we still don't understand, would people with your same mindset still be opposed to them immigrating? I just think, if people are going to throw around the accountability and consistency arguments, they shouldn't ignore all the consistency and accountability issues. Far too many people are willing to make things political without having a good defense or justification for what they say.

[@X-UP-and-DOWN-X]

Completely agree Shannon! Love your levelheadedness.

[@NA-zd6zw]

Well done, Shannon! You did a good job not taking sides and explaining the facts. Something many don't take the time to examine. I also applaud you for your comments at the end.

[@vovamccher8160]

I love Don Cherry.

[@0IamCanada0]

Wow, this is the most thoughtful take on Don I've seen. Well said Shannon. The Steve Dangle Podcast has almost lost me this week with their takes on the issue.

[@Binsbane]

I watch your videos fairly regularly because of your well-informed and reasonable takes on the NHL. I've never even considered commenting. You do an excellent job.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

For people who love to call out Grapes for his disdain of Quebec!! They seem to forget that Grapes told Bettman to his face that Quebec should have an NHL franchise.

[@scottmaxwell5249]

The best game I have ever seen was early 80's Nordics vs the habs in the Forum.Standing room tickets,couldn't hear after the game.Find a rivalry like that in Arizona.

[@jayvardy]

Don Cherry was right. Period. He was fired for being right.

[@Thynqikan]

If he says "You people that are not buying poppies.." nothing happens. He says "you people that come to our country" and it is different, and he gets fired. My opinion is it was his intent is to say that the world is changing, Canada is changing and people are forgetting what buying a poppy stands for. He said it poorly, it is unfortunate.

[@Thedominatorimatator]

this video remains unbelievably relevant in the present day

[@treetree117]

Done with sportnet. I never thought I’d ever go out of my way to AVOID a channel 😢

[@antiantiderivative]

The rest of us will behave like adults

[@666mathew]

So have you been watching TVA Sport instead?

[@Hardcandydandydaddy1]

Chimpoko Bro do the same with cnn and libtard channels like that

[@jsnagra1able]

Don shouldn’t have scapegoated a certain group of people for not wearing poppies. A lot of people born in Canada of all backgrounds don’t wear them either. He could’ve said he just wants all Canadians to wear poppies and there wouldn’t have been a problem.

[@camelcase9225]

Never been a fan of Don Cherry to be honest but I've _always_ respected how he says what's on his mind. Sure, he goes a little far sometimes and could probably go about his anecdotes a different way but he's live and things can't be edited out. Anyway, I appreciate that you also see through the controversy over how it was phrased. I only heard part of his rant and honestly, I thought it was pretty damn true and honest.

[@lolypopers4]

Do you have ears?

[@Waders27]

This was likely Don's last year with Rogers regardless.

[@gruelingmoth6561]

You can’t replace Don

[@moodlampActual]

@@gruelingmoth6561 you can. Burke better.

[@losangeleskingsfan15]

@Wild Card Watson that's a horrible idea.

[@gruelingmoth6561]

Kevin Crabtree good one. Almost laughed

[@olddogmavsnewtricks7702]

@Wild Card Watson Burke is far better at analyzing hockey, plus he doesn't stray into opining about things he has no better knowledge of than the local gas jockey.

[@brandonshortt1770]

Completely agree that we really gotta stop pushing politics in every arguement, so often real problems cant be discussed without people screaming at each other for what it can imply politically, at the end of the day it's not us vs them it's just us, were all human and we should be able to discuss issues without making it political, you gained an awful lot of my respect for that point and many others you made, keep up the great content man!

[@mikepoint4983]

Too bad it had to end this way . Thank you Don for the years of dedication . Don should start his own KZbin channel . Cheers

[@petermontagnon4440]

Don't count him out yet!!! LMFAO

[@jeffreythezeldafan]

I feel like it’s people who don’t watch coaches corner who were outraged

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

100%

[@jesskoffman]

Agree with Shannon and wish Don said it in an inclusive way rather than divisive. In the end, Cherry gets fired for being a tough unapologetic controversial mouth... the same reason he was hired in the first place!

[@sunnygill8323]

I hope for the best for Don Cherry!

[@lucrativelyrics2004]

(dead in 3 years

[@redber16]

They fire Don for speaking his mind, that's what he's there for! And to throw McLEan under the bus for not speaking up is just WEAK on the people, as their opinions apparently justify all. Don's been doing this for decades and there have been much harsher comments in his time than this. Just weak. Our future leaders have spoken and that's all we needed to hear. Now what do i watch for truthspeaking in the game of hockey? Reruns i guess

[@joanneclarke8272]

Hes there to talk hockey not politics. Consequences exist. Live with them.

[@brads8350]

@@joanneclarke8272 Its not a political issue....its a very real and important issue. Everyone screaming and complaining are the ones who made it political...and consequances shouldn't simply apply just for having a difference of opinion otherwise we would have no freedoms at all

[@mikepurdue7472]

@@joanneclarke8272 yeah. Well our country is in the shit hole. And patriots like Don Cherry can see it. The only problem is, he's got enough balls to say so. You, as well as many others cant. And canadians are now in a point in time where if you choose to speak your mind, you will become labelled as a bigot. I say good for Don. Fuck this politically correct bullshit joke of a nation we've become. Our one and only focus has become the lgbtq community/immigration. And if you got something different to say, then you get fired. We truly are becoming north korea

[@brads8350]

@@mikepurdue7472 Completely agree

[@redber16]

@@joanneclarke8272 yeah but i watched it live on Saturday and didn't even think secondly of it. just another Don Cherry call-out, but the level of sensitivity towards "that" is really telling

[@97mugencivic]

Welcome to the “Triggered” Culture. We have lost our way and we have become weak minded people who can not see the truth in front of them. God Bless Don Cherry and all Veterans

[@BennyOkay]

What are you even talking about? What truth are people missing?

[@97mugencivic]

Ben K the truth that people are trying to find a way to be offended. We have people that need to be a victim to matter. That is the truth I speak of. Buck up and listen to what the man said, he spoke the truth and the people who are upset by it are the people who should look at themselves and realize that they are taking their country for granted.

[@97mugencivic]

2WIREG you did buy one correct? How many people did not? How many people find way to not remember and respect the people who gave them the rights they have now. When you come into someone’s home do you tell them the rules or follow theirs? Just because you can move somewhere does not mean you get to tell people to fit your way of life, it is the other way around.

[@97mugencivic]

Catharsis they are standing up for their home and what they believe in. Why does Don get ratings and on TV for this long if everyone is looking for ways to avoid him. Just because you get offended by him does not mean everyone does. Seems like you are looking to justify why you don’t like him.

[@BennyOkay]

Phil Smith he didn’t say anything related to what you’re saying about sensitivity. He said that immigrants need to buy a poppy to support veterans, as if that’s the only way to support veterans.

[@sofaking2369]

If it wasn't for Don Cherry I'd never watch anything that said Sportsnet on it... I hate their rebroadcasts of games, the digi-ads are annoying as hell, and tacky.

[@hulaGUNZ]

Thanks for many controversial years Don....you will be missed. Tonight, I'm watching old episodes of All In The Family instead of hockey.

[@Corplackey]

Can you believe the populace seeing that show now??? They would lose their freaking minds! People can’t just walk away when they don’t agree with what is being said, rather they want to force people into what they feel is right or what they want to hear.

[@Corplackey]

Ban; Free speech should never be seen as getting away with it. The reason why I like Don Cherry is that he tells HIS honest truth, like it or not. Do I agree with everything that he says? Heck no, but I definitely don’t agree with how he was let go. Some took offense to what he said and that is their right, and Rogers right to dismiss him. That’s it for me, I’m going back to watching hockey.

[@kencoumou3166]

Thanks for reminding me. I just unsubscribed from sportsnet.

[@eddiefaccioni2453]

I never understood "those people" who take great delight in causing someone to lose their job.

[@runenodragon]

Honestly, you never want to see a person lose his job but few things here: 1) He is old enough and has made enough money so he can retire 2) Why didn't he just apologize? This just makes me think he didn't want to at all or thinks he didn't do anything wrong 3) I am glad they have a chance to replace the time lot but what are they going to put there? I VOTE STEVE DANGLE + THE HOCKEY GUY TALKING ABOUT ACTUAL HOCKEY!

[@fishfly8027]

Whatever happened to free speech and being free of your thoughts f*** this world of Nazis

[@ShoobedoobeOG]

Personally, I don't think he should feel the need to apologize for having bold opinions. Public apologies never help a PR issue anyway... people just claim it's a meaningless effort and hollow (which they always are... they're an attempt at damage control). However, Rogers/Sportsnet has the right to fire him if he does not fit in to their modern sensibilities. Despite this, it's a shame that we live in a time where the loud minority of people can cause such a stink that cancel culture claims another victim.

[@richardvervoorn6626]

Hey ‘HOCKEY GUY’ I love your no BS straightforward videos on the NHL. I support your take on the Don Cherry firing. Please keep giving us your takes and opinions! Rick

[@Shatamx]

This is what happens when passion collides with 2019. He got fired up about no one donating to Veterans(purchasing a Poppy) and took it out on the wrong people. Think he was aiming for everyone in Canada not wearing a poppy. Except its still a bad thing to say what he said.

[@brianferris7859]

Wow. Rip HNIC 1982-2019

[@fishfly8027]

It's a shame when the world turns into a pile of pussies goodbye Don you will be missed

[@martytruelove5026]

@@fishfly8027 We'll see

[@fistmcstrongpunch2776]

Years later i now watch this channel everyday instead of the TV pundits and the intermissions are insufferable.

[@markys77vette1]

I will miss Don. Always tuned in to hockey night in Canada to see him

[@juliaguyatt2500]

I support Mr. Don Cherry 🍒 100% A true patriot, and true Canadian.. Your love of Canada is endless. There should be more men like you around 👍 you will be greatly missed 🇨🇦

[@mitchellholmes3285]

I realize that this video is 4 years old but I would still like to comment. In 2019 I had the honor of attending the Memorial Cup in Halifax NS. I have to say that the opening ceremony was one of the most classy events that I have ever had the privilege of attending. And the fact that the honored Cup is always attending to by military guards. That said I spent 3 days trying to track down a poppy I absolutely couldn't find one anywhere. I should mention the fact that I am a US citizen but doesn't dismiss the fact that all military heroes deserve our respect. God bless you Don I was watching you and Howie since 1970

[@paulthompson8793]

Of all the things Don has done over the years.... Honestly I'm surprised he has lasted this long though, in an ultra politically correct world he was probably the most non PC guy on TV.

[@petermontagnon4440]

Oh I guess you don't the conservative way of thinking??

[@jamesoconnor7993]

How long has sports been politically hijacked for up there? Pretty fucking pathetic that a legend is the casualty.

[@shawn6745]

Just wanted to give an important new detail: He did an interview today and came out and said he worded his comments poorly, and was willing to apologize, but they have no given him the opportunity to do so. For all these cries of "cancel culture", I think the real problem here is Sportsnet. In the end, Don was fired because Sportsnet wanted him gone. I honestly think they used this event as an excuse to do it.

[@binomesprite7829]

@Preet Dhami But he was given the opportunity to apologize. You are lying.

[@alhizzy4837]

This is a solid and reasonable breakdown, much better than the pure outrage I've been seeing on Reddit and Twitter

[@mdrydan7929]

If sportsnet does not apologize tomorrow then im canceling my subscription

[@binomesprite7829]

You won't be missed.