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Grapes in America:Not just Napa Valley Anymore
Published 5/6/2008 by Chris at Hockey Fights, Hockey Fight Videos, Thugs and Enforcers - GoonBlog.com
... Personally, I think both series are going to be dy-no-mite! In the East, the finalists HATE each other, and in the West, both teams are playing some great hockey. What’s even better news is this story I found on ESPN.com today. Not since old Batman and Robin has there been a duo more dynamic than Barry Melrose and Don Cherry. Both wear loud suits, love the same style of game, and like the spotlight. Getting Grapes is huge for the NHL, ESPN, and the game of hockey. I am looking forward to these guys every night on ESPN. So, Once again, I am alive. Don’t go in the basement, and ...

Don Cherry to Join ESPN So He Can Also Not Pick Flyers
Published 5/7/2008 by Dave at The ADD Show - Aaron and Dave Discuss
... ) hockey commentator is joining ESPN for the remainder of the 2008 playoffs. The former coach and player will donate his ESPN earnings to the Humane Society (In all seriousness, that’s pretty cool). He will continue to work for CBC and Hockey Night in Canada. Cherry joins a laundry list of hockey ...

The Morning Skate for Day 4 of Shivah
Published 5/7/2008 by HabsFan29 at Four Habs Fans
... black background so you can read this blog again without permanent eye strain... Bob has his annual post-mortem press conference. He said nothing relevant or newsworthy. Habs may look for a big forward this summer. Don't we say that every year? Team Canada plays like crap, still manage to beat USA 5-4 at the Double Eye. Heater got the winner in the final minute, as he and linemates Nash and Getzlaf continue to dominate; Don Cherry set to be exposed to Americans, all six American hockey fans buy sunglasses. Yes, yes, we're ...

Sportscasting Supervillians Unite!
Published 5/7/2008 by lenoceur at Melt Your Face-Off
... Captain Canada: Bristol? Where the hell is Bristol? It’s not in England, is it? Buncha pantywaists. Major Mullet: Naw. It’s in Connecticut, eh. Captain Canada: Well, that’s all right then. That Pat Verbeek was a heckuva player. Little guy, but tough as nails. He didn’t need any dispy-dos to score goals. Just played hard and went to the net, like a good Ontario boy should. Major Mullet: Well, coach, now that we’re joining forces down here , what’s the next step? Mexico? Finland? Captain Canada: Finland?! Finland?! Don’t get me started. I’d like to punch that Esa Tikkanen ...

Celebrating Stanley Season
Published 5/7/2008 by snoopyjode at The Sidney Crosby Show
... I've got more stuff from our good Friends of The Show. First up, Cassie C. sent in an article that serves as a warning that Don "Grapes" Cherry will be coming to your television sets when he joins ESPN for the Eastern Conference finals as well as the Stanley Cup finals. Make sure you take appropriate precautions if you have High Definition TV. If you're not careful, ...

“Grapes” Fights Global Warming, Protects Baby Seals
Published 5/8/2008 by Jason Cohen at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... environmentalist David Suzuki. “That was sickening last week by the way,” Cherry said of the Ference feature. “What?” MacLean said. “What is going on with you here?” “What is this stuff?” Cherry asked. “It’s Hockey Night in Canada. And we’re talking about saving the world and all that stuff. Let’s talk about hockey.” No doubt Ference will be touched to learn that “Grapes” is joining his side, by giving all his ESPN cash to the Humane Society. As the owner - sorry, ...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals Preview and Predictions
Published 5/8/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... Don Cherry is set to join ESPN and Barry Melrose to break down the conference finals. He will do his gig on Sportscenter following the wrap up of Hockey Night in Canada, who is taking the show on the road and following the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia series. Side note: Barry Melrose will no longer have the best suit. ...

Don Cherry to Debut on ESPN Tonight
Published 5/9/2008 by Michael J. Senno at The Biz of Hockey :: The Business of Sports Network
Don Cherry brings his flamboyant personality to ESPN, starting with tonight’s “Sportscenter”. The CBC “Hockey Night in Canada” analyst signed on with ESPN to provide postgame reports during the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins Eastern Conference finals, and cover the Stanley Cup Finals for the network. As reported by ESPN: ...