Swayze 81 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Tonight, Don Cherry was talking about Phaneuf, and brought up the Norris Trophy run 2 years ago. He started comparing him to the winner of it (Lidstrom, of course), said something like "I don't even wanna say his name, you know who i'm talking about", then he goes on to compare them by goals (10 to 17 in favor of Phaneuf), hits (20-some to 100-some, Phaneuf), fights (10-0, Phaneuf), and blocked shots (such a big lead he didn't even have to say, Phaneuf). Of course, he neglects to mention the stats that Lidstrom beat Phaneuf in, assists, points, and Plus-Minus (which was 40-12, Lidstrom). I don't know why I keep watching that guy, but I just had to vent this. So, who else thinks the Norris should be won by the D-man with the most fights and hits? Because we could give a pep talk to Ericsson and start a website supporting him to make a run for it. Hell, let's convince Pain Train to risk his life to win one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Yeah I saw that too... he's just like a forum troll =P He also had to show Gretzky whine about non-calls and talk about canadian pride... what a joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 That blows. Lidstrom has never been physical, but it has never been a weakness to his game. There are plenty of non-physical D-men who are adversely affected by it, but not Nick. I've never seen him get completely owned by someone bigger than him. Someone should have told him that Bobby Orr was overrated just to provoke a fight. Old Canadian fool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrik40 76 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Cherry is part of the minority anymore. He thinks every canadian is the biggest hardass ever and should win every award for it whereas every European is a softy and sucks. Dude needs to remove himself from hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Yeah I saw that too... he's just like a forum troll =P He also had to show Gretzky whine about non-calls and talk about canadian pride... what a joke Exactly, Don Cherry is nothing short of a troll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 What a loser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 He dislikes Euro's like some people hate African Americans, Mexicans, Itialins, etc. It's sad really, and he should be called out on it more often. HE IS...... I ask if any broadcaster went on a U.S. television or radio station and said, "These Japanese and Dominicans are ruining the game of baseball," how long would that person remain employed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Don Cherry's a moron.... nothing else really needs to be said.... he played 1 game in the NHL as a player, and never won a cup as a coach... why people think he has any special insight into the game is beyond me, he just has a hard on for big English speaking Canadian boys.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted February 7, 2010 What does Don Cherry know about winning a Norris Trophy anyways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Don Cherry is a senile old geezer. Just his typical *euros suck* bulls***. I can't believe I ever used to like that guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Cherry is an *******. End of story. If the player isn't from Canada, then Cherry doesn't like him. Lidstrom at age 40 blows away anything Cherry did as a defenseman throughout his whole playing career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 I ask if any broadcaster went on a U.S. television or radio station and said, "These Japanese and Dominicans are ruining the game of baseball," how long would that person remain employed? i agree. if Cherry was working for an American station, he would have long been out of a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 C'mon people, Don Cherry is entertainment.. nothing more, nothing less. Take the guy with a truckload of salt and you'll be fine. Harmless nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 wait.....you mean Don Cherry is a ****** bag who spews garbage about non-Canadian players?......impossible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Cherry is an *******. End of story. If the player isn't from Canada, then Cherry doesn't like him. Lidstrom at age 40 blows away anything Cherry did as a defenseman throughout his whole playing career. Tollefsen blows away anything Cherry ever did as a defensemen.. the guy played 1 game in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 He dislikes Euro's like some people hate African Americans, Mexicans, Itialins, etc. It's sad really, and he should be called out on it more often. HE IS...... I ask if any broadcaster went on a U.S. television or radio station and said, "These Japanese and Dominicans are ruining the game of baseball," how long would that person remain employed? Very refreshing to see that many canadians disagree with Cherry. That poll on the article was a good indication of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Tollefsen blows away anything Cherry ever did as a defensemen.. the guy played 1 game in the NHL. LOL good point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Very refreshing to see that many canadians disagree with Cherry. That poll on the article was a good indication of that. Canadians just understand that Cherry, while a senile moron, in on-air for a whopping five minutes a week and thus can be easily ignored. Edited February 7, 2010 by Cern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) I used to be a Cherry fan, but he's lost all credibility in my mind the last few seasons. He's should have retired years ago. Edit: Kelly Hrudey does and excellent job for CBC and should join Ron McLean after the first period instead of Don. Edited February 7, 2010 by Barrie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) What's funny is not even Calgary fans would agree with him. Phaneuf has to be one of the dumbest players in the NHL, so much freaking talent, but simply not a brain to match... out of position constantly, coughs the puck up continuously and has about 5 moments each game where you can literally read "Duhhhh, oops..." on his face. It was a joke Phaneuf was ever runner-up for the Norris, even more of joke than Green last year. Classic case of "hits = defense" mentality at work that year. Edited February 7, 2010 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Canadians just understand that Cherry, while a senile moron, in on-air for a whopping five minutes a week and thus can be easily ignored. Let's hope that 5 minutes doesn't rub off on Canadian youth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Don Cherry's a moron.... nothing else really needs to be said.... he played 1 game in the NHL as a player, and never won a cup as a coach... why people think he has any special insight into the game is beyond me, he just has a hard on for big English speaking Canadian boys.. And yet he has as many Jack Adams awards as Scotty Bowman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Tonight, Don Cherry was talking about Phaneuf, and brought up the Norris Trophy run 2 years ago. He started comparing him to the winner of it (Lidstrom, of course), said something like "I don't even wanna say his name, you know who i'm talking about", then he goes on to compare them by goals (10 to 17 in favor of Phaneuf), hits (20-some to 100-some, Phaneuf), fights (10-0, Phaneuf), and blocked shots (such a big lead he didn't even have to say, Phaneuf). Of course, he neglects to mention the stats that Lidstrom beat Phaneuf in, assists, points, and Plus-Minus (which was 40-12, Lidstrom). I don't know why I keep watching that guy, but I just had to vent this. So, who else thinks the Norris should be won by the D-man with the most fights and hits? Because we could give a pep talk to Ericsson and start a website supporting him to make a run for it. Hell, let's convince Pain Train to risk his life to win one. Ever had a grandfather or uncle who really didn't age well? You know-- a proud, intelligent man who everyone respected that aged like an overripe banana? That's Don Cherry to me. He's always been proud to talk out of his ass about things (a male Sarah Palin you might say) but he was usually right (ok, so he's nothing like Sarah Palin). Well lately he's kept thinking like it's 1985 even when it's 25 years later. After all, only two types of people wear a visor: ******* and people with 20/20 vision and intact orbital bones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Cherry said something stupid, trolled a TV audience and slammed a euro? Sounds like business as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Dumb comments by Cherry, a guy who understands the game better than the children who mock him give him credit for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
