Perreault wins draws by staying low

I agree with Don that there is a responsibility for players not to put themselves in a position to be checked from behind. I have played competitive hockey and have always been frustrated when opponents would put themselves in a position to be checked from behind either to make a play or draw a penalty. Although I am pleased with hockey’s effort to stop injuries of player as the result of checking from behind I believe they could do more. Putting the onus players who are in the progress of making a legal body check to stop on a dime is not practical.
I feel that if a rule similar to soccer’s dangerous play foul could help. In soccer a dangerous play or playing in a dangerous manner foul is called if in an action by a player is dangerous to himself or to another player. An example of this would be if a player tries to head a low ball that an opponent is trying to kick, then the player who is putting himself in danger would be guilty of dangerous play.
If hockey (especially minor hockey) could create a similar rule that penalize players who turn their back when an opposing player is engaging to body check I feel injuries could be reduced.

The third man in rule and the instigator rule are two different rules. The 2rd man in rule should be left as is...the instigator rule should be removed

The third man in rule and the instigator rule are two different rules. The 2rd man in rule should be left as is...the instigator rule should be removed

Hi Don
Appreciate your efforts in telling kids that they should not go into the boards down low. However, by showing repeatedly what not to do and never showing what to do. KIds are only seeing the wrong thing, not the correct way to go into the boards. YOu mentioned how Mark Messier was good at always keeping his head up. Could you show exactly what you mean by getting some clips of him? You often give good advice, but seeing the correct way is more powerful than hearing it. Thanks Always enjoy your broadcast.

Hi Ron/Don, I've watched probably 99% of your broadcasts over the years and look forward every Sat. Night for you guys to come on...
Tonight I heard you mention Vincent Lecavalier
and him having # 4 in relation to Bobby Orr..
I know that Don idolizes Bobby but due respect should be given to Jean Believieu...
"This is why Lecavalier wears #4 "...plus I grew up watching the classy Believeau ..
Thanks kindly and keep up the great work..
From a Believeau fan forever..K.Morrissey.

Once again, a great Coaches Corner. I agree with Grapes on the instigator rule. I also think that Grapes needs to take some time on a future Coaches Corner and remind the guys throughout the league about the Code. I'm beginning to think that some of the guys have forgotten parts of the Code. Also, Toews is good, but what about Sam Gagner? He's had some really good moments too.

Dear Mr. Cherry i watch coaches corner and enjoyes it every saturday night because youre the only Hockey expert who tells the truth and what everybody thinks on the air.
I have been a Canadians fan all my life,but
for the past two seasons,In my opinion we have a team of American hockey league calliber,the fans are just happy when the team wins eaven if the "spectacle" is awful.Finally when i see the penalties given to their opposition every game its a joke and ridiculise our sport.
It`s like wrestling you start to think that it`s all fix.Watching the game between the sabres and the habs last saturday i could not watch more than 2 periods, if i would have been Lindsay Ruff i would have taken my team of the ice in the middle of the secound period and ask to talk to a N.H.L. representative.Can you imagine if i would be a fan of an opposition team,i would never watch my team against Montreal.Only in Montreal do you have a t.v. announcer and an analyst describing the games who d`ont know how to skate,but they can critic all game long... If they continue with this
lowsy officiating, real hockey lovers will just go away. Thank you

Hi Ron and Grapes!

Even though I moved to the bay area, I left my heart with coaches corner!

In response to the instigator rule, maybe a system like with cards in soccer would work. Maybe 2 instigator penalties in 3 games results in a one game suspension. That outta be more to the NHL's liking!

Ron & Grapes, I'm glad you mentioned Perrault's success. You know, both Perrault and your fav Mr. Kilger, both used to play in Montreal... maybe you could be a little less negative towards the Habs on HNIC? With our win this weekend against Buffalo, all you had to say was "Miller is great!". My tax dollars contribute to HNIC, not just the fans from Mississauga - since the Habs are a Canadian team, can you at least say something positive about our players when we're NOT playing against the Leafs or after they get traded? If Kovalev ends up in Calgary, will you love him then?

Thanks Ron and Don - Go Habs!

Hi Don And Ron,
Regarding the third man in rule, it should be taken out. I agree with your examples of the star players not getting any help when they are involved in a fight.
Sure, there will be always be fighting in hockey, but the NHL must take some action in order to protect the star players.

Hi Guys,
Enjoy your show, keep up the good work. Regarding third man in rule. NHL should get rid of it because as Don mentioned Sat nite , there is no way a teammate can come to the aid of one of his star players because of fear of being thrown out of the game. Good move, if those big wigs in the NHL office listen, it may cause for rule changes in the future.

Ron and Don -

1st thanks for putting the show back on the web.

In Quebec, I listen to the Habs game on RDS and do not get a chance to see Coaches corner. The web gives me that chance. I also use it to teach my 6 yrs old son.

We have to find a way to protect our best players yet not allow the fights to rule the game. Eliminate the instigator rule; allow for one 5 minute major per game and a second major automatically brings in a game misconduct. Multiple misconducts = game suspensions.

I believe fights should be governed like a good chess match; Measure your options.

My 2 pennies.