The coach speaks out against the antics of Rangers agitator Sean Avery. Grapes also salutes one of the finest Hall of Fame classes ever and thinks Eric Lindros should be joining them when he becomes eligible.
The coach recognizes the strength and courage of Saku Koivu and speaks out about the criticism he's received of late. Grapes also likes Jaromir Jagr's new look and stands by his comments about keeping your head up on the ice.
Don doesn't want to see any other players get hurt because of how they skate into the corners.The coach loves the game of Vincent LeCavalier, but could live without his fighting and also examines how NHL goaltenders have been under attack this season.
Grapes breaks down why Yanic Perreault of the Blackhawks is so successful in the faceoff circle. The coach also thinks that the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking much improved defensively under the guidance of head coach Ken Hitchcock and takes a look at some recent questionable hits around the league.
Grapes shows how Senators head coach Bryan Murray helped build a Ducks team that's currently loaded with Canadian content and also talks about the benefits of another NHL franchise in southern Ontario. The coach also visits Justin Morneau of New Westminster, B.C., as his Minnesota Twins face the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim.
The coach thinks that the size and material of today's modern hockey equipment contributes to head injuries like the one suffered by Ottawa's Dean McAmmond. Grapes also invites all Canadians to support Canadian Forces Personnel.
A mainstay of CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, Don Cherry first appeared on the program in 1980 in a segment called Coach’s Corner. In what has become an important tradition for Canadian hockey fans, Cherry has been appearing on Coach’s Corner alongside host Ron MacLean since 1987, staying true to form with his candid and often controversial - but always entertaining - comments.
Ron MacLean, host of CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA for more than 18 years, began his broadcasting career in 1978. After joining CBC in 1986, MacLean hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs' telecasts on CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, before becoming the full-time national host in 1987. MacLean has been recognized with eight Gemini Awards for his work with CBC, including Best Host in a Sports Program for CBC’S HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA in 2004 and 2006.