Bobby Orr Delivers Devastating Blow to Ron MacLean Amid Don Cherry Allegations
Ron MacLean made some eye-opening comments about Don Cherry last week, and NHL legend Bobby Orr has some harsh words of his own for the TV host.
Last week, Ron MacLean made the claim that Don Cherry used the Poppygate situation as a means of getting himself removed from Sportsnet.
The Hockey Night in Canada host says Cherry was suffering from health issues and wasn't a fan of working on TV anymore. As a result, MacLean believes Cherry created a controversy that would get him fired.
This has led to all sorts of backlash on social media. Even Cherry himself has spoken out, noting that MacLean is no longer welcome in his home.
Bobby Orr takes aim at Ron MacLean
Now, Lorrie Goldstein of The Toronto Sun is reporting that Bobby Orr has weighed in on the controversy surrounding MacLean and Cherry.
Unsurprisingly, he is taking Cherry's side, and he is doing so in a way that is quite brutal towards MacLean. As he explained, MacLean has acted in bad faith and should be ashamed.
Suggesting Don Cherry used encouraging people to wear poppies on Remembrance Day as an exit strategy from Coach's Corner, revealing he had pneumonia in 2019 and that he doesn't have many friends, I have only one thing to say to you Ron MacLean: Shame on you. From one of Grapes's millions of friends and fans
At the end of the day, Don Cherry's legacy in hockey is a complicated one, and many fans have differing opinions on the guy.
However, those who support him do so in a way that can sometimes feel a bit fanatical. That said, one can see why MacLean's statement is problematic.
Overall, Cherry will continue to be polarizing over the coming years. Regardless of what he's doing, he is a memorable figure.
As for Bobby Orr and Ron MacLean, they certainly won't beg going for dinner together anytime soon.
At the end of the day, Don Cherry's legacy in hockey is a complicated one, and many fans have differing opinions on the guy.
However, those who support him do so in a way that can sometimes feel a bit fanatical. That said, one can see why MacLean's statement is problematic.
Overall, Cherry will continue to be polarizing over the coming years. Regardless of what he's doing, he is a memorable figure.
As for Bobby Orr and Ron MacLean, they certainly won't beg going for dinner together anytime soon.
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