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New York Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Controversial hockey voice Don Cherry clears up confusing sign-off
One of the most colorful characters in hockey isn't putting down the mic just yet. Don Cherry, best known for his 33-year stint as a broadcaster on 'Hockey Night in Canada' before a controversial departure, stirred up some confusion when he signed off on the 313th episode of 'The Don Cherry's Grapevine Podcast.' 'Well, Tim, this is our last show,' the 91-year-old said at the end of the episode. 'Thanks everyone for listening. Toodle-oo!' 3 Don Cherry announced he'll no longer be recording episodes of 'The Grapevine' podcast. AP While it sounded like the end of his four-plus decade run as a prominent voice in Canada's game, Cherry quickly corrected the record. 'I'm coming back next season,' he told the Toronto Sun. 'We just meant to say goodbye for this year. We always do that at the end the season. There's no more hockey this year, so there's no podcast for the summer. I guess we should have said for the season.' The former defenseman and coach launched the podcast with his son, Tim, six years ago, when Cherry was dismissed from Sportsnet, after the Kingston, Ontario, native made a controversial comment about Canadian immigrants. 'We've been listened to all around the world, it's just amazing how many different countries people download and listen to it,' Tim, who is also a scout in the Ontario Hockey League, said on the season finale episode. 'We've had 6.5 million downloads, which is pretty good.' 3 CBC sportscasters Don Cherry (L) and Ron MacLean (R) cover the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game. NHLI via Getty Images Cherry, nicknamed 'Grapes,' has been involved in just about every aspect of the hockey world. He enjoyed a 14-year career in the AHL in the 1950s and 60s, and played in one glorious NHL game with the Bruins in 1955. He then went on to coach five seasons with Boston from 1974-79, leading the team to two Stanley Cup Final appearances, and spent 1979-80 as the bench boss of the Colorado Rockies, now the Devils. 3 Don Cherry receives the Hockey Legacy Award on stage at the Sports Museum 'The Tradition' annual gala at TD Garden on November 28, 2018. Getty Images Then came his broadcasting career, which began with him as a studio analyst for CBC in 1980 and continued for the next three decades. Cherry became famous for his brash, colorful personality, which was on full display whenever he appeared on the air – during the broadcast of a game, on his half-hour interview show 'Don Cherry's Grapevine' or anywhere else.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Don Cherry Disagrees with NHL's Conn Smythe Winner Pick
Don Cherry Disagrees with NHL's Conn Smythe Winner Pick originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Panthers are still riding high after winning a second straight Stanley Cup, but debate over the Conn Smythe Trophy has spilled into the offseason. Advertisement NHL legend Don Cherry made his thoughts on the Conn Smythe winner clear, addressing the choice during Episode 313 of "The Don Cherry's Grapevine Podcast" on Sunday. Cherry believes that veteran Brad Marchand was overlooked for the playoff MVP award, which instead went to teammate Sam Bennett. Don Cherry's son, Tim, asked his dad about his thoughts on Bennett, to which Don replied: "Well, I thought Marchand was pretty good. Sure, you give it to both of them?" Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand celebrates after scoring in overtime of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Navarro-Imagn Images Tim acknowledged Don's answer but noted that the player who leads the postseason in goals is usually the one who ends up with the award. Bennett scored 15 goals to Marchand's 10. Advertisement "But you look at Marchand, and he had 10 goals, 20 points, three game-winning goals, two overtime winners, and was the second-highest plus/minus with plus-17," Tim said. "Well, Marchand should have won," Don interjected. Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand hoists the Stanley Cup after Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Panthers acquired Marchand at the trade deadline from the Boston Bruins, and he went on to put up the numbers mentioned by Tim across 23 postseason games after finishing the regular season with 51 points in 71 games between Boston and Florida. Bennett, meanwhile, earned the Conn Smythe after setting a franchise record with 15 playoff goals, including 13 on the road — also an NHL postseason record. His 107 hits ranked second leaguewide and first on the Panthers, whose 10 road wins tied another NHL record. Advertisement Meanwhile, both forwards are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on July 1. Related: Brad Marchand's Seven-Word Comment on Maple Leafs Speculation Related: Pierre LeBrun Confirms Sam Bennett-Panthers Situation Before Free Agency This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Don Cherry Makes Pick for 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner
Don Cherry Makes Pick for 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the Florida Panthers just one win away from winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, attention is starting to turn to the Conn Smythe Trophy and who might win the award as the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Advertisement The Panthers roster features at least two worthy candidates in Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, both having the best odds to win the award, but Don Cherry and his son, Tim, struggled to pick the possible winner. In Episode 312 of "The Don Cherry's Grapevine Podcast," Don Cherry called it the toughest Conn Smythe race he's seen. 'Yeah, I don't know," Don Cherry said. "This would be the toughest one of them all." Tim Cherry believes it will come down to three Panthers players: Bennett, Marchand and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Panthers center Brad Marchand, right, is considered a front-runner for the Conn Smythe Navarro-Imagn Images 'I think it comes down to three," Tim said. "Bobrovsky, Bennett — because he's leading the NHL in goals in the playoffs — and Marchand." Advertisement "You gotta pick one of those guys," Don replied. "I would say Marchand,' Tim said, to which Don agreed, saying Marchand has made the biggest difference for Florida. Marchand's trade to the Panthers on March 7 has paid massive dividends for Florida in their third consecutive run to the Stanley Cup Final. The veteran winger has scored six goals against the Oilers, the most in a Cup final since Esa Tikkanen had six for Edmonton in 1988. Marchand has 20 points through 22 postseason games overall. Game 6 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Tuesday in Sunrise, Florida. A Panthers win would hand Florida its second consecutive championship, while an Oilers win would force a Game 7 in Edmonton on Friday night. Advertisement Related: Henrik Lundqvist Makes Clear Pick for Oilers' Starting Goalie in Game 6 Related: NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
