Hockey fans, players react to Don Cherry's firing over poppy comments | David Menzies

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bit.ly/34U7J8D David Menzies of Rebel News reports: On the heels of Don Cherry being fired by Sportsnet, Rebel News visited a Toronto hockey rink to get shinny enthusiasts to weigh in.
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[@SlowrThanThe2ndComin]

Don Cherry is a legend and an honest patriot. He spoke the truth and millions of us agree.

[@td7390]

I agree 110% with you!

[@tomkusz3741]

​@islanti------- If Canadians had a tough skin they would never allow the leftists to destroy our country ! Don't cover weakness with excuses . Get rid of the "political correctness " . f..k the so cold "democratic" ways …., there aren't any ! There are only facts and the fact is that we are being governed by a small group of criminals who are laughing at us behind our back . Together we just might have enough of a " tough skin to arrest these bustards and lynch them one by one for the glory of our country !

[@willr.5583]

People have to remember, millions of people died for freedom and we are just going threw it away because some people are supposedly offended, we have to fight against censorship, to respect the people who died for this !

[@evensteven2177]

@@willr.5583 The Establishment has brainwashed you good, here's what REALLY happened : watch Murdoch Murdoch Greatest generation. 4 min 11 sec long.

[@zinnia3684]

islanti nobody takes over unless you let them. Sad

[@nrqed]

My father fought in WWII and in the Korean war. I stand by Don Cherry and I am deeply offended by MacLean and sportsnet. By the way did Turdeau do anything to honour our vets or does he continue to show complete disdain for them?

[@billmacpherson3974]

the left HATE anyone who has honesty and integrity and a thinking brain

[@silverd20]

He is to busy raiding the shoe polish.

[@BonsaiJCan]

@palliboy101 Well said

[@Mikebagisitichy]

He lost his job for telling people to support our troops WTF!!

[@allothernamesbutthis]

whats the point in having armies if you cannot support them?

[@evensteven2177]

Here Watch : Murdoch Murdoch Greatest generation. 4 min 11 sec long. It will explain to you WHAT the troops REALLY fought for.

[@cathy9160]

Everyone now is going around walking on eggshells afraid to open their mouths.canadians will boil over one day and there will be blood in the streets.the muslims were not wearing poppies because Trudeau forgot to give them money to buy one.

[@Dylan-hc2lu]

@@allothernamesbutthis soon canada wont have an army, who would wanna risk their lives for exclusively lgbtq rights?

[@jsnagra1able]

That’s not why he got fired. Everyone supports the troops.

[@TheCuCuTrain]

Yet we got a 3 time black face PM sitting again... let that sink in.

[@chrismurray203]

Actually it is so many he can't be sure.

[@serratusband]

I’m not even in Canada and I want to show respect to the Milk and Honey.

[@thor8580]

The people of Canada need to take a stand and be heard it’s so obvious that they were looking for any excuse to can him.

[@adcolt54]

You had your chance to take a stand people of Canada and you chose blackface Trudeau again.

[@eugeneenriquez2691]

@@adcolt54 Trudeau won because of the "seating" system here in Canada. Which I call BS btw because Ontario is one of two provinces here that has the most seats of over 100+. That's why they say if you don't do well politically in Ontario, our main Parliament Facility, your political party is basically "phucked." Though the Conservative Government got the most "popular" votes from it's Canadian citizens, outnumbering Liberal votes, Trudeau won as a minority Government due to the "seats" outnumbering the "votes" of the people. You need to have 170+ seats to be considered a Majority Government. Meaning he is not the only one who is able to make decisions anymore without the mutual consent of the other Minority Government. He is still the mascot clown of Canada. So yeah in a way, unless Canadian Money gets dried up and the "environmentalists" keeps phucking our oil industry. By 2030, everyone and I mean "everyone" will be effected because they(Liberal) "claimed" they will shut down the oil industry by then. I'm gonna bet you they will increase taxes by a lot just to cover their sorry excuse of a leadership. A country cannot run by leadership alone. The people is what keeps a country moving forward, they are the lifeblood towards economic prosperity but because these "power hungry" fools got to much of themselves, that's never gonna happen until "violence" breaks out. The problem with Canada now is that though they claim we produce more jobs in the past few years, it did not really improve the economy as a whole. Our main source of revenue here in Canada will always be the Oil and Gas Industry.

[@BonsaiJCan]

@@adcolt54 Nobody in the running has a big enough pair to take this country where it should be.

[@BillC-64]

"Ron is a classy guy" - Also.....Ron. Throws his friend for decades under the bus to save his own skin.

[@rduke325]

One could argue without Don, Ron wouldn't have ever been what he is today. I hope Don gets another job and his fans follow.

[@gc6888]

Ron’s actions were very surprising after he fully supported the comments in the moment. Ron doesn’t miss a thing so he was given the ultimatum to apologize or face the same fate.

[@schulzmj1]

@@gc6888 Ron MacLean is a coward.

[@schulzmj1]

Sorry a back stabbing coward!

[@freedomforall2924]

Ron is just doing what his bosses tell him. It's his job.

[@albertapatriot3877]

I left a message for Rodgers , it started with “ you people “ .

[@brownmut5518]

I also left a message with Roger's. It started and ended with Thank you 👍

[@stephensalt6229]

Me too...! I followed it up with " let me tell ya something "

[@albertapatriot3877]

@ Stephen Salt , That’s awesome ! 😂

[@albertapatriot3877]

@ Brown Mut , Mine started with you people and ended with thank you for saving me money and have a great day !

[@Rombizio]

No one is watching Sportsnet anymore. That is the result.

[@martinliehs2513]

Well, maybe the outrage mob is still tuned in to SN, but they are probably not watching hockey.

[@brownmut5518]

Yes they are and so will you... eh👍

[@Rombizio]

@@brownmut5518 I dont have a TV.

[@jackfrost9003]

Is that still a thing, time to switch to DAZN

[@donaldcook3273]

Hit sportsnet where it hurts$$$$.I hope they are offended

[@mariozamprogno1654]

Sportsnet is going to get a huge backlash over this I have left many many comments on their site and none of them were very nice

[@yosemitesam6945]

Remember Gillette lost millions of dollars. Get woke go broke. Get woke should say - "get brainwashed," instead.

[@TheHeretic2011]

Don't stop there. Contact the companies that advertise during the show.

[@brownmut5518]

I'm sure sportsnet misses you already 👍

[@bassmentier]

@islanti silent majority is very real

[@bassmentier]

@@yosemitesam6945 lost millions of dollars? More like got half the world talking about their brand

[@markramkhelawan1580]

This is canada. You can't have your own opinion!

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

Same in the UK...

[@maureennichols7509]

with Don Cherry's firing has proven how communistic this country has become!

[@PaddyMcGrory]

This American supports Don Cherry!

[@michaelbrace3907]

Arizona is the best state full of right wingers

[@bobshaw1966]

Come on Canada. Boycott Rogers. Change cell phone carriers. Rogers does not have the morality to tell Canadians how to behave.

[@ellencampbell3921]

Bob Shaw Ban Budweiser also. Use the power we have.

[@bobshaw1966]

@@ellencampbell3921 - Budwiser left when they came up with rainbow bud light.

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

Ummmm..."...you people..." is NOT a racial slur.

[@xxdarkslayerlord1922]

Never has been at all, ironically the people who thought it was are probably the most racist themselves.

[@mr.d4295]

Don Cherry gives ZERO F's And I respect that .........

[@petermontagnon4440]

Absolutely and totally disgusting the way he has been treated!!! My family for the last three generations including myself have served this country. We have suffered from broken bodies, minds and have spilled blood for her!!!! What he said was not wrong!!!!!

[@dayanmao1820]

With Toronto's crime rate being roughly equal to NY's - he's got a point.

[@mybrickhead]

God bless that guy at the beginning. He sounds like a very gentle and understanding person.

[@martinliehs2513]

Interesting that he and the young guy seem supportive of mr Cherry's right to express himself.

[@billplaninshek8314]

Sports net advertisers are off my shopping list. Spends goes elsewhere.

[@johnmills3163]

Cherry gets fired ... Blackface Trudeau (many times) gets elected ... Go figure folks !

[@rickyricardo4718]

Your election is rigged. Cheating is a global epidemic.

[@yarddog8273]

Everyone talks about blackface, yet did we all forget trudeaus attempt to sway the case away from snc lavalin? I mean how can someone get re elected after that?

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Ron McLean is back stabbing balless two faced LOSER!

[@dylanbacklund7655]

Tough call eh support Canada and Don Cherry or support foreign interests.

[@roartary]

Brown Mut Don Cherry has more Canadian patriotism in his left big toe then you do in your whole being. Bet you didn’t purchase and wear a poppy proudly this Remembrance Day either did you.

[@blakeunage8058]

I love you Don Cherry thank you for not backing down and thanks for your years of support for us troops

[@shanewoolsey940]

I live in central Alberta where every pub and lounge has sports net on, maybe not any more.

[@sweetparalyzer]

If people still watch it, the pub will keep it on. Pretty simple

[@rickyricardo4718]

Patrons, start turning the TV off at commercials and see what changes.

[@schulzmj1]

99 out of 100 have no backbone. Only when they come for them and they wonder why!

[@brownmut5518]

What are you going to watch now?

[@darylthompson4947]

Very offended that he was fired,offended at where Canada is headed.

[@vancouver4sure]

Shame on any Canadian that doesn't understand the truth in Mr Cherrys words. Screw freedom freeloaders!! Screw Sportnet!! Screw Roger's!! Wexit now!

[@schulzmj1]

You don't have to twist my rubber arm!

[@schulzmj1]

Lash back! He is right! So I dumped sportsnet! Dumped the CBC a long time ago.

[@brentsutton5713]

Ron can't hold Don's jock strap.

[@mcrick8931]

Fire the person that fired Don . Yes everyone should buy a poppy

[@DobyxRC]

The irony, no one you interviewed was wearing a poppy.... that speaks more volume, and confirms Don Cherry’s point.

[@FUNNYREELS_Official]

I'm the 2nd guy that was in the interview, didn't have the chance to get a poppy since I didn't visit many stores and spot any members of the Royal Canadian Legion, but in 2020 I wore mine proudly from the 1st to the 30th and plan to do so for the rest of my life!

[@FREEDOMPROSPECTOR]

Support Don Cherry over 60,000 signatures keep them coming.

[@CrazyforDonnyOsmond]

Where?

[@FREEDOMPROSPECTOR]

@@CrazyforDonnyOsmond petition is in the description.. Support Don Cherry

[@rhondam4917]

@@CrazyforDonnyOsmond go to www.Rebelnews.com/support-don-cherry-petition. Strangely, It took several attempts before I got on.

[@rhondam4917]

@Karrie Dee yes, perhaps :)

[@TheShoelessGuy]

"This day and age, you can't make comments like that". Sad to see Canadians being openly anti-free speech.

[@GreenGrenouille]

Walter Berniko That guy made me sick. What a weakling.

[@ANGERBANG]

Get don a podcast and let him battle coaches corner for ratings

[@blakeunage8058]

Now that is smart!!

[@dennisschell5543]

DON CHERRY FOR PM!!! FLUSH TURDeau....

[@mattd8700]

Could you imagine if he said immigrants instead of you people.I think he was trying not to label.

[@billarthurs6390]

The ones that fired Cherry offend me, so who is going to fire them, should work both ways:

[@Tiffany-px2fp]

I swear freedom of speech is gone, everyone has loose skin these days, love you Mr. Cherry !

[@sammielee6291]

Those offended aren't wearing poppies. I noticed the same thing. If you're in Canada, support the troops! Our government as we know doesn't so we do👍

[@donovangordon1062]

#DefundCBC

[@TrumanGN]

Great and rare opportunity to stand up for freedom of speech: Boycott Hockey Night in Canada. I think his "you people" remark was a bit much but that's just my opinion. Don Cherry has a right to freedom of speech.

[@jacksonman5217]

The only ones who agreed with cherry getting fired are trudy supporters

[@mohamhead9701]

All the young fellas who died in WW1 & WW2 are rolling in their graves to see what Canada has become. Cherry spoke the truth

[@josephmulyk6244]

We should all nickname Mr. Cherry. Poppy.

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Boycott CBC and Sports Net! They can take a lesson from Gillett.

[@larkhallman]

I really hope there is a huge backlash against this nonsense.

[@hellohi3778]

Both of my brothers are ex military. I have friends who were deployed multiple times overseas who are US Marines and US Air Force. You better believe I wear my poppy and show my love and support for all of our troops.

[@hoosfoosfull]

There is still hope for the future while we still have young men like the guy with the headphones.

[@Is402831]

we can always trust Rebel David Menzies to go ask the people..:)

[@dianesylvain3309]

Sign the petition everyone!!!! Let’s make it a million signatures!!

[@LoganRobertson0921]

That guy that calls himself a “coach” sounds like he loves being a victim. Loves using these things as an excuse to act like he is better then everyone.

[@dlhoffman7616]

I heard the segment was pre-recorded, why no disclaimer from Sportsnet?

[@cliffordkerslake8165]

I think Sportsnet just used this to get rid of Don .. it's a damn shame

[@toryrey4790]

He was spot on! If you get fired over it then that company isn't worth working for. I'd rather work for a company that has integrity not one that is afraid of free speech no matter who it offends!

[@angelahill3556]

Don Cherry is a Canadian icon. I am from Michigan. I grew up watching channel 9 & hockey night in Canada. This virtue signaling crap is disgusting.

[@KULP11]

All he meant to say was that if you live here and don't happen to have relatives or descendants here who had fought for Canada in past Wars,, it doesn't mean that you can just ignore and not participate in Remembrance Day Canada . And he's right-everyone living here whatever their immigration or ethnic circumstance should wear the poppy .. Why should anyone be fired for pointing that out ?

[@uomodonore245]

It’s sad to see what the government has done to Canada.

[@quebecpatriot1874]

I'm french-speaking (duh) and granted he hasnt been the best toward us in the past but he is a fixture in our sport and legacy,on top of that he is 85...how many years do we have left to appreciate him....I feel robbed.

[@quebecpatriot1874]

@bob morane a bit harsh when you know that its TV, its all an act but I feel ya...I remember things that were said during the Lindros draft year...insulting but like I said, it was all an act

[@Pipsterz]

The guy was right on. All of us are immigrants. All of us should be proud of our veterans who gave us our freedoms to live here while they died.

[@greatrey]

Don Cherry for Parliament and he should challenge Scheer for Tory leadership.

[@FreeLemons]

Only one guy.... Only one guy had the balls to just say "he was right." That was the only correct response and they just couldn't say it. So weak.

[@kylepasta]

Lol Ron McLean is a complete air head . What a fool that guy

[@rayross997]

Trudeau wears blackface and is elected PM, Cherry says immigrants should wear poppies & gets fired.

[@UncleMikeDrop]

There is NOTHING "non inclusive" about calling out ingrates for their blatant disrespect of veterans. Remembrance day, Veteran's day, and any other iteration of venerating those who have made, are making, and will make is highly appropriate.

[@eidolusgad3818]

Sportsnet and Rogers in general are a bunch of pansies.

[@eugeneenriquez2691]

To other fellow KZbinrs who keeps saying, "You Canadians re-elected Trudeau", here is a Quick summary for you in comment format. -------------------------------------------------- Trudeau won because of the "seating" system here in Canada. Which I call BS btw because Ontario is one of two provinces here that has the most seats of over 100+. That's why they say if you don't do well politically in Ontario, our main Parliament Facility, your political party is basically "phucked." Though the Conservative Government got the most "popular" votes from it's Canadian citizens, outnumbering Liberal votes, Trudeau won as a minority Government due to the "seats" outnumbering the "votes" of the people. You need to have 170+ seats to be considered a Majority Government. Unfortunately the Liberal Party did not get that hence why they have been demoted to the Minority Government. Meaning he is not the only one who is able to make decisions anymore without the mutual consent of the other Minority Government. He is still the mascot clown of Canada as usual, making our veterans look like a "poop" and bringing in immigrants who do not want to learn the english language and working policies here in Canada but instead use "benefits" as a financial excuse. So yeah in a way, unless Canadian Money gets dried up and the "environmentalists" keeps phucking our oil industry. By 2030, everyone and I mean "everyone" will be effected because they(Liberal) "claimed" they will shut down the oil industry by then. I'm gonna bet you they will increase taxes by a lot just to cover their sorry excuse of a leadership. A country cannot run by leadership alone. The people is what keeps a country moving forward, they are the lifeblood towards economic prosperity but because these "power hungry" fools got to much of themselves, that's never gonna happen until "violence" breaks out. The problem with Canada now is that though they claim we produce more jobs in the past few years, it did not really improve the economy as a whole. Our main source of revenue here in Canada will always be the Oil and Gas Industry.

[@jimmyreid1458]

Boycott Sportsnet.

[@Candy_Gal]

It’s sick that people are getting fired for voicing their opinion. That shows exactly how they are taking your right away. Your freedom of speech. He was standing up for the veterans and showing his respect.

[@cyberblock7619]

Chesswood Arena, I've spent so many cold icy mornings there 😍😍

[@leohoward7282]

Don Cherry should be hired as a sport corespondent for the Rebel.

[@pattwidale4045]

Thousands of people are offended because he was fired. Does that count for anything?

[@gregoryfrie8024]

No more CBC or sportsnet for us and I will spread this all through my contacts

[@schulzmj1]

Agreed

[@brownmut5518]

Okay. Om sure they'll miss you

[@jaypierre5993]

When did he say anything about immigrants or race??? I didn't hear him say immigrants at all. Bring back Don!!!!

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

Facts don't care about your feelings has never rang more true.

[@logowatchman]

People who immigrate to this country to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that members of our Armed forces died defending, should wear a poppy to honour their sacrifice. I don't don't think that is asking too much of them. Being fired for saying so shows that indeed these freedoms are of being eroded.

[@rickvon809]

Has anyone seen NHL Players reaction to the news? You can tell by the look on thier face they were told what to say and they totally agree with don!

[@brendanralph4730]

Excellent reporting David Menzies ! That’s real journalism. It displays actually how rational Canadians really are and not at all indoctrinated in outrage culture that most of real Canadian society is. These folks all had their own mind and thoughts and should be free to express them at will as they do in this piece.

[@Unflushablepiss]

"The truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth." stand up for what's right even if you are the only one standing Don,we love you!@@

[@yourcommentsarecensored2004]

The Soy was POWERFUL going into that arena.

[@hutterite1]

This guy gets hired to state his opinions. WHY Not let him state them?????????? This was gonna happen sooner or later; if you think about it. Sad, just sad. Bring him back, and apologize for firing him.

[@kevinq3836]

ban sportsnet !

[@bhasty1]

Love that "I'm a coach here" Soyboy. I bet he was elected by some silly committee and not real hockey people!

[@canadianbossanova3507]

Love it! Had The Don got fired, time to boycott Rogers! And next time vote in PPC!

[@DeygudBoyes]

Immigrant here, refugee father, 100% agree with Don and cannot stand this whole cancel culture nonsense.

[@briancathcart3482]

HOW DARE YOU How dare you not wear a poppy. Get over yourselves.

[@rnette8]

when you get fired for stating the truth your in big trouble go don go

[@ryerye6ix6]

I'm boycotting sports net from now on, screw them

[@JonnyBoi1984]

Hockey Night in Canada is going to tank fully now. They already were tanking after coaches corner ends and the second period begins.

[@owenbeach6258]

The legend gets to say what he wants.

[@dickthebutcher5804]

Hockey has got to be more inclusive. WTF!

[@marks6663]

Remember when Dave Hodge was fired for criticizing the CBC cutting away from a hockey game? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKmWZJRmqpiao8k Then they brought in Ron McClean to replace him. Ron is a weasel. He got in by by being a company man and he stays a company man.

[@ac-hq9zb]

Im a black canadian immigrant and i seen nothing wrong with what he said. Growing up i always bought poppys the other day seen the people selling poppys and im like fcuk that im keeping my money, then i seen Don's comments and felt bad.. i will be buying a poppy and everyone should. Regardless of what the history really is alot of good people of ALL RACES DIED in the world wars for this country. If you immigrate here you should remember and respect that!! R.I.P TO ALL THE FALLEN THAT KEEP FIGHTING IN THESE POLITICIANS WARS!!!!!

[@stephensalt6229]

Sports net made the mistake...Cherry didnt say anything racist and for them to interpret it that way makes them racist for thinking that way....what Grapes said was right!

[@brucebishop8991]

The Star jumped on Don Cherry .

[@private1572]

“He probably wasn’t even downtown to see how many people were wearing poppies?” Hockey Night in Canada is filmed downtown.

[@CrazyforDonnyOsmond]

American hockey fan here. This just blew me away. Don has always been the same guy. He never pulled any punches and he always kept it real. He will really be missed.

[@RavenRuled]

He was speaking about the new immigrants and refugees in the last 5 years or so that aren't interested in being Canadian or care about Canada. Those of us who came here in decades previous participated in Canada's traditions and values and integrated for the most part. Now the govt, media and school says all those before the newcomers are bad and new people can claim Canada and do not need to learn the language and customs.

[@YouTubeDeletesComments]

In Schools on the Mainland, they are Teaching Punjabi. I thought it was supposed to be English AND French? Why do I still hear 90% of these people still speaking Punjab at Stores/Malls? What more proof do you need, that they do not want to come to Canada to be Canadians, but comes here for what it has to offer them, and to CHANGE it to THEIR Country? Why the fuk are Schools teaching the Youth Punjab?

[@nikd7549]

Notice how Rebel actually showed both opinions. Good luck trying to see that on CBC

[@oo7chicken112]

Rebel media keep up the great work! Let’s Bring back Don Cherry! Toronto protest tomorrow!