Don Cherry hired by ESPN...

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Since:Aug 19, 2006

May 6, 2008 12:56 pm

Just heard that ESPN has hired Don Cherry to be a hockey analyst and all I can think of is, WHY???

ESPN's coverage of hockey sucks, no where what it used to be. Of course back then they carried the hockey games.

Any thoughts???

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Jak-O Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 22, 2007
	May 6, 2008 1:18 pm Score: 93
	It's nice that they announce he'll they fail to mention that it will be for about 30 seconds a night. What with poker and all what are the chances of actually seeing him? I haven't watched ESPN since football ended. Maybe I'll look to find him on YouTube...but for the amount of time he'll be on, is it worth it? Go Red Wings!
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jaa504 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 11, 2008
	May 6, 2008 3:09 pm Score: 93
	So does that mean sportscenter's coverage of hockey will increase from 60 seconds to 90 seconds?
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Cous4th Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 13, 2006
	May 6, 2008 3:35 pm Score: 90
	Cherry = Melrose X 683547 Nice move ESPN. I love the vid of him telling the golden Brett about his NO GOAL last year during the SC finals.
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tarkus Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 5, 2006
	May 6, 2008 3:58 pm Score: 96
	Although I don't always agree with what Don Cherry says, he's got great hockey knowledge and a great personality for ESPN. People will watch this guy and either love him or hate him, but still watch him regardless. He'll bring a flare to ESPN that they need in regards to their hockey coverage. I say its a good move.
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Miigwech Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 24, 2008
	May 6, 2008 4:08 pm Score: 93
	I rarely watch ESPN for hockey coverage so kinda worthless if you ask me. Secondally I hate Cherry, he's an idiot. He always has a hardon bias for Canadian teams to win. Also he seems to have something against players who have skill unless they are goons. Anytime I hear him call someone a "sweetie", makes me want to punch him in the throat.
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Red Hessian Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Feb 8, 2007
	May 6, 2008 5:33 pm Score: 96
	I can only hope that he wows people enough that his segments get bigger and subsequently hockey gets more attention. Getting the games back on ESPN and off of Versus would be wonderful. I don't care if the announcers are morons, at least I could watch those at home.
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tarkus Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 5, 2006
	May 6, 2008 6:06 pm Score: 97
	Actually, Red, I liked most of the guys who called the NHL on ESPN. Most people love Gary Thorne and Bill Clement....and I was quite fond of Steve Levy (and I think he had Darren Pang with him). But I'll take anything to make those clueless SportsCenter anchors be able to pronounce household hockey names.
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bmsmarlins Reputation:88 Level:All-Star Since:Apr 19, 2008
	May 6, 2008 6:16 pm Score: 30
	Who said hockey was done forever on ESPN? It could be, but check out this link. http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/03/28/is-the-nhl- espn-reunion-off/
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pittsports85 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 13, 2006
	May 6, 2008 7:14 pm Score: 97
	Cherry's Canadian bias will not matter for this years playoffs, last time I checked Pittsburgh, Detroit, Dallas and Philadelphia (not so sure about Philly tho, just kidding Flyers fans!) were all in the United States.
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