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Don Cherry tells it like he sees every week during the first intermission of Hockey Night in Canada.

June 19, 2006
Don knew Carolina would come out flying in Game 7 against Edmonton.
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June 17, 2006
Grapes thinks playing Erik Cole in Game 6 was a huge mistake for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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June 14, 2006
The Coach wasn't surprised by Edmonton's energetic play against Carolina in Game 5.
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June 12, 2006
Don calls the Edmonton Oilers' power play embarrassing.
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June 10, 2006
Grapes likes the way the Carolina Hurricanes pressure opposing goaltenders.
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June 7, 2006
The Coach says Cam Ward's save off Shawn Horcoff in Game 1 was simply unbelievable.
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June 5, 2006
Don says a dumb penatly in Game 7 cost the Buffalo Sabres a chance at the Stanley Cup.
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May 27, 2006
Grapes says Ryan Smyth is a tireless worker for the Edmonton Oilers.
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May 25, 2006
The Coach approves of the no-nonsense approach Edmonton and Anaheim take before each game.
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May 23, 2006
Don says Ted Nolan deserves another chance to coach in the NHL.
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May 21, 2006
Grapes says Oilers defenceman Chris Pronger is his MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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May 19, 2006
Don would re-sign defenceman Zdeno Chara instead of Wade Redden if he were running the Ottawa Senators.
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May 19, 2006
The Coach says oversized equipment is to blame for the number of head injuries this season.
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May 11, 2006
Edmonton Oilers forward Raffi Torres doesn't get the credit he deserves for his all-around game, according to Don.
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May 10, 2006
Grapes has a message for defencemen: don't try to block shots with your stick.
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May 8, 2006
The Coach suggests captain Daniel Alfredsson had better pick up his play or Ottawa won't advance past Buffalo.
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May 5, 2006
Don says the Calgary Flames played too tight during their Game 7 loss to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
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May 2, 2006
Grapes says Detroit captain and future Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman should hang up his stakes.
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May 1, 2006
Colorado Avalanche goaltender José Theodore is playing good position hockey, according to the Coach.
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April 29, 2006
Don likes the way the Edmonton Oilers blocked shots in their Game 5 win over Detroit to take a 3-2 series lead.
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April 28, 2006
The Coach thinks Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella made a mistake in criticizing goaltender John Grahame.
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April 26, 2006
Grapes thinks Tampa Bay Lightning star Vincent Lecavalier is everything that's right with the NHL.
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April 24, 2006
Don says turnovers cost Detroit Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers Sunday night.
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April 22, 2006
The Coach was thrilled when Darren McCarty's OT goal sealed Calgary's Game 1 win over Anaheim.
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April 21, 2006
Grapes believes recently fired Leafs coach Pat Quinn should've quit three years ago when he relinquished his GM duties.
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April 15, 2006
Don thinks San Jose centre Joe Thornton should win the Hart Trophy as the league's MVP.
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April 8, 2006
The Coach praises Tampa Bay centre Vincent Lecavalier for his unselfish play.
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April 1, 2006
Grapes explains why the instigator rule has no place in hockey.
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March 25, 2006
The Coach discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' struggles, Patrick Roy and Atlanta's playoff hopes.
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March 18, 2006
Don and World Anti-Doping Agency head Dick Pound weigh in on possible drug use in the NHL.
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March 11, 2006
Don thinks Jose Theodore will thrive in Colorado and calls Senators GM John Muckler a genius.
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March 4, 2006
The Coach discusses the Olympics and honours Canada's finest.
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February 11, 2006
Don lends his unwavering support to Wayne Gretzky.
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February 4, 2006
Grapes lectures about proper shot blocking and honours Scott Stevens.
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January 28, 2006
Don has just the medicine for the Canadiens' and Maple Leafs' woes.
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January 21, 2006
Don and Ron debate classy fights, sweet goals and flag-bearing.
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January 14, 2006
Grapes believes Guy Carboneau will be a success as the Canadiens new coach.
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January 7, 2006
Don thinks the Penguins should do a better job of protecting Sidney Crosby.
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December 31, 2005
Give Mats Sundin plenty of ice time and the Leafs will soar, according to Don.
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December 27, 2005
Don recalls playing in Pittsburgh during his days in the American Hockey League.
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December 23, 2005
Grapes and Ron dissect Canada's Olympic team for the 2006 Torino Games.
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December 17, 2005
Ron and Don believe goalies should be allowed to handle the puck anywhere on the ice.
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December 10, 2005
Don urges Team Canada to bring Jason Spezza to the Torino Olympics.
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December 3, 2005
Unlike most in the media, Grapes thinks the Bruins were right to trade Joe Thornton.
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November 26, 2005
Don takes aim at Dick Pound and says hockey is the cleanest sport in the world.
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November 19, 2005
Don gives Sidney Crosby some sage advice.
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November 12, 2005
Grapes warns players that they're asking for trouble when they go reaching for a loose puck with their head down.
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November 5, 2005
Don thinks Paul Henderson should be in the Hall of Fame, and reminds us not to forget about Remembrance Day.
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October 29 , 2005
Ron and Don marvel at Jason Spezza's fantastic goal against the Canadiens.
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October 22, 2005
Grapes warns that fans will soon grow tired of the new NHL.
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October 15 , 2005
Don says teams that run up the score are asking for trouble and calls Carolina's Eric Staal the next superstar.
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October 8, 2005
After an 18-month layoff with no hockey, Ron and Don make their return to Coach's Corner.
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