Hell froze over: Don Cherry praises a swede

[DDRhockey]

This is actually the first time i seen cherry say something positive about a swedish player. Never saw that with forsberg and sundin.

“Karlsson’s a good guy,” added Cherry, who was decked out in a moustache suit in honour of Movember. “They’ve got to have a guy play with him to cover him up because he takes chances. That’s why he’s so great.”

https://www.google.de/amp/www.sport...ik-karlsson-miss-presence-marc-methot/sn-amp/

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[flamesforcup]

Lol still managed to throw in a shot at his defensive play. Wouldnt see him say La needs someone to cover for Doughty or for someone to cover Weber even if they are clearly inferior players

 

[ColePens]

I don't know many people who can say a bad word about EK. Dude just seems like one of the most likable players in the entire league. Hell - in all of professional sports.

So no points to good old Don here.

 

[Lampedampe]

He must've had a life changing acid trip or something.

 

[Ivan13]

He praised Landeskog plenty when Gabe was playing for Kitchener.

 

[DDRhockey]

Lol still managed to throw in a shot at his defensive play. Wouldnt see him say La needs someone to cover for Doughty or for someone to cover Weber even if they are clearly inferior players

Lol but he used the term "he is a good guy" Only canadian boys are good guys

 

[DitchMarner]

He seems to like Karlsson. He made similar remarks during last year's playoffs on more than one occasion.

 

[HansonBro]

Dementia is setting in

 

[Narow]

Karlsson is reminding him slightly of his favorite player

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

He still took a shot at his defensive play if you really read between the lines, lol.

 

[ffh]

30 years ago cherry said thomas Steen is the only swede that could play on his team. So not the 1st time.

 

[McDNicks17]

He praised Landeskog plenty when Gabe was playing for Kitchener.

Are you sure Don knew he was Swedish?

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

30 years ago cherry said thomas Steen is the only swede that could play on his team. So not the 1st time.

Nice backhanded compliment I guess.

What's that f***ing guy's problem with us anyway? Swedes and Finns have generally caused very little controversy in the league, are usually good character guys who work hard on the ice, and are stand up people in the communities they play in. Get off our back already.

 

[Kamiccolo]

I'd love to see the shape you guys are in when you are old as dirt. Cherry is like our racist grandpa. He's from a different time, he's old, he stopped caring years ago. They cut his time and he's trying to keep up with all the technology and get in everything he wants to say.

He'll always be a Canadian legend. He still makes good points despite rambling a lot. Most importantly, despite being wealthy and famous, he does more for youth hockey than 99% of this board when he could just sit on his wealth. He's always out there meeting the kids and giving them hope.

When he passes it will be a sad day, and I bet the tone will change then. Appreciate a living legend while we have him.

 

[Zalos]

I'd love to see the shape you guys are in when you are old as dirt. Cherry is like our racist grandpa. He's from a different time, he's old, he stopped caring years ago. They cut his time and he's trying to keep up with all the technology and get in everything he wants to say.

He'll always be a Canadian legend. He still makes good points despite rambling a lot. Most importantly, despite being wealthy and famous, he does more for youth hockey than 99% of this board when he could just sit on his wealth. He's always out there meeting the kids and giving them hope.

When he passes it will be a sad day, and I bet the tone will change then. Appreciate a living legend while we have him.

I dunno about calling him a legend. I prefer to use that term for wholesome individuals. However, he's a funny man. He's a great entertainer. He has style. Even then, I will mostly remember him for the game where he got the TOO MANY MEN penalty against the Habs and Lafleur ruined his chance to get a Cup.

 

[Future GOAT]

Lol but he used the term "he is a good guy" Only canadian boys are good guys

I thought they were beauties?

 

[Freudian]

I thought they were beauties?

Not all Canadians. Ontario boys, sure.

 

[Daximus]

I'd love to see the shape you guys are in when you are old as dirt. Cherry is like our racist grandpa. He's from a different time, he's old, he stopped caring years ago. They cut his time and he's trying to keep up with all the technology and get in everything he wants to say.

He'll always be a Canadian legend. He still makes good points despite rambling a lot. Most importantly, despite being wealthy and famous, he does more for youth hockey than 99% of this board when he could just sit on his wealth. He's always out there meeting the kids and giving them hope.

When he passes it will be a sad day, and I bet the tone will change then. Appreciate a living legend while we have him.

Might be a better overall tone really. Cherry had his time. I know Canadian's fear change but eventually we just have to move on.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

This is actually the first time i seen cherry say something positive about a swedish player. Never saw that with forsberg and sundin.



https://www.google.de/amp/www.sport...ik-karlsson-miss-presence-marc-methot/sn-amp/

Did you miss the playoffs last spring? He was touting Erik Karlsson with comparisons to Bobby Orr's impact on a game throughout the Sens incredible run last spring. For Cherry, praise does not get higher than that.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Nice backhanded compliment I guess.

What's that ****ing guy's problem with us anyway? Swedes and Finns have generally caused very little controversy in the league, are usually good character guys who work hard on the ice, and are stand up people in the communities they play in. Get off our back already.

I couldn't tell you what his problem is but this has always been his schtick. It still works on some of the older crowd I suppose but I don't know many people under 40 who genuinely like him for what he has to say. He is an icon though so if you do publicly state that you dont like him, its blasphemy to some. Most change the channel or hit mute when hes on.

 

[EK47]

He praised Landeskog plenty when Gabe was playing for Kitchener.

Yeah but Landeskogs english was so good he probably thought there was no way he was a soft euro.

 

[JPE123]

He seems to like Karlsson. He made similar remarks during last year's playoffs on more than one occasion.

what's not to like?

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

Not the first time he says something good about Karlsson. He once said Karlsson looks like a model

 

[TheBluePenguin]

what's not to like?

I really like EK as a player, he is so fun to watch, What most people, and myself included do not like is his cult following. Anytime you say anything not praising of him you get blasted. That is not EKs fault. Its the cult-fanbase not the player. Toews gets that a lot also, although he is a Hawk so I hate him.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Excellent thread title!
10/10