Don Cherry and Ovechkin

[sacker]

Did Cherry say anything about Ovechkin's 50th goal celebration on CBC last night (21/03/09)?

[stamphater]

Re: Don Cherry and Ovechkin

TORONTO — CBC personality Don Cherry used his "Coach's Corner" segment on Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" to criticize Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin for what he felt was an excessive celebration of his 50th goal earlier this week.
Ovechkin reached the plateau in a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night. He followed through with a plan to put his stick on the ice and pretend to warm his hands over it.
Cherry pointed out that even Ovechkin's own teammate Mike Green skated away instead of joining him in the celebration. He also had a direct message for the Russian star.
"You should be a role model, you don't need to do it like this, you're above stuff like that," Cherry said. "You're the best hockey player playing today. Have a little class and do it right."

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[Numberz]

Re: Don Cherry and Ovechkin

I thought Cherry was a little rough. Ovie isn't a bad guy, he's not a premadona, he's just having fun.

If Tampa doesn't want to feel bad about it, play better...too many people concerned about hurt feelings.

[Spectacle]

Re: Don Cherry and Ovechkin

Ovechkin's celebrations don't bother me because, IMO, it isn't in a cocky way. The guy seems like he is genuinely having fun out on the ice.

[Inquiring Mind]

Re: Don Cherry and Ovechkin

I have a hard time taking Cherry seriously when he's going off on a guy for drawing attention to himself... that's Grapes entire schtick after all.

[earl2]

Re: Don Cherry and Ovechkin

I have a hard time taking Cherry seriously when he's going off on a guy for drawing attention to himself... that's Grapes entire schtick after all.

I like Ovechkin and his enthusiasm.

But I hate pre-planned celebrations of any sort...

[Esks4ever]

Re: Don Cherry and Ovechkin

Cherry needs to go away.