Coach's Corner

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Coach's Corner: Sabres' John Scott is a bully

Don says Sabres tough guy is a coward for going after Phil Kessel.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:08:17]

Coach's Corner: Put Brad Marchand on 2nd line

Don says Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand would be producing better if he was put in the second scoring line.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:06:49]

Coach's Corner: Sedins Need Protection

Don Cherry said the first order of business for John Tortorella, should he be named the head coach of the Canucks, is to find players to protect Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:06:24]

Coach's Corner: Canada will face D-men shortage

Don says Hockey Canada will suffer a shortage of defenceman in 5 years the same way the organization is currently going through a goalie crisis.

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Coach's Corner: Nathan MacKinnon will go No. 1

Don predicts Halifax Mooseheads centre Nathan MacKinnon will be the top overall pick of the 2013 NHL draft.

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Coach's Corner: Penguins misused Jarome Iginla

Don says Jarome Iginla looked out of place when he first arrived in Pittsburgh because he was dropped to the third line and pushed to the opposite wing.

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Coach's Corner: Bruins Defencemen Dominated

In his latest segment of Coach’s Corner, Don Cherry said the key to the Boston Bruins’ sweep of the Pittsburgh Penguins was the dominating play of their defenceman.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:06:33]

Coach's Corner: Too many grey areas with icing

Don says there's too much confusion among players as to when there's an icing call or not.

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Coach's Corner: Jeff Carter found trouble

While he doesn’t condone Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith’s high stick to the face of Kings forward Jeff Carter, Don understands why there was a retaliation.

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Coach's Corner: Open season on players

Don says hybrid icing would curb the amount of serious injuries players incur when they race against their opponents to touch the puck first.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:06:54]

Coach's Corner: Valtteri Filppula injury unnecessary

Don says the injury to the Detroit Red Wings centre could have been avoided if the players benches weren’t so close to one another.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:07:16]

Coach's Corner: Joe Thornton a sensation

Don says centre Joe Thornton has been the San Jose Sharks' best performer during the team's Stanley Cup playoff run.

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Coach's Corner: Hockey Canada will be sorry

Don says Hockey Canada will regret banning bodychecking in peewee hockey.

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Coach's Corner: Give the players time

Don says the media should give players time after their game finishes before asking questions.

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Coach's Corner: Alain Vigneault thrown under the bus

Don says Canucks GM Mike Gillis made an unfair decision in firing Alain Vigneault and his assistants.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:07:07]

Coach's Corner: NHL players should not be in the World Championship

Don takes a look at the knee-on-knee hit on Eric Staal, and why NHL players should not play in the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:07:25]

Coach's Corner: Raffi Torres suspension too harsh

Don says other players may have been barred a game for hit against Jarret Stoll.

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[mp3 file: runs 00:06:25]

Coach's Corner: Leafs didn't choke

Despite the headlines to the contrary, Don says the Leafs didn't collapse against the Bruins in Game 7. The team simply tired at the end of the game.

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Coach's Corner: No offence to Vancouver

Don clarifies his comments regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs fans and their peaceful celebrations.

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Coach's Corner: Leaf Fans Supporting The Right Way

Ron and Don talk about the Toronto Maple Leaf fans outside the ACC.

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Coach's Corner: Linesmen need to drop the puck quicker

Don wants the linesmen to drop the puck quicker during faceoffs.

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Coach's Corner: Canucks should've traded Cory Schneider

Don says the Vancouver Canucks should've traded goalie Cory Schneider in the regular season.

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Coach's Corner: Habs will be motivated

Don disagrees with Paul MacLean calling a late timeout and says the Canadiens will be fired up for game 4 and the rest of the series.

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Coach's Corner: Reimer and Today's Goalies

Ron and Don discuss how to beat the goalies of today, and referees hogging the spotlight in the faceoff dot.

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Coach's Corner: Women in locker rooms

Don says women shouldn't have to deal with inappropriate behaviour from some male pro athletes.

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Coach's Corner: The Leafs Habs Rivalry Might Be Back In The Playoffs

Ron and Don talk about who is looking forward to the Leafs and Canadiens playing each other in the playoffs.

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Coach's Corner: Re-Treded Coaches Are Doing Alright

Ron and Don talk about coaches who are doing their second term with a team and are doing well.

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Coach's Corner: To Win A Cup 15 Canadian Players Could Help

Ron and Don talk about what is needed to win a Stanley Cup and how many of the stats leaders are Canadian.

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Coach's Corner: Icing Issues, When Will The League Learn?

Ron and Don talk about more injuries caused my touch icing, and ask when the league will finally rectify this problem.

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