Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean takes from shots from a journalist in Toronto
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In an interesting turn of events, Ron MacLean has had his name dragged through the mud.
But unlike the usual suspects, who criticize MacLean for his softball position on former broadcasting partner Don Cherry, it was an infamous Toronto journalist who took potshots at MacLean.
Sentiments for the long-time Coach's Corner have continued to sour as Steve Simmons has decided to let MacLean have it.
Ron MacLean should have said no. But clearly, his own self-respect has disappeared over time. He didn't have to participate in that dog-and-pony show interview with Ed Rogers and Tony Staffieri after the huge sale at MLSE.
MacLean has been around long enough to have walked away from that embarrassing infomercial.
MacLean has been around long enough to have walked away from that embarrassing infomercial.
This is interesting coming from one of the most controversial sports journalists in Toronto who has personally made the choice to leak personal information of Auston Matthews.
What's even more comedic, is that Simmons as a journalist in the hockey world has experienced repudiation at the height only Jim Matheson could fathom.
So, while we agree the MLSE sale wasn't the greatest or best for the NHL, as markets continue to become more concentrated and in fewer hands, MacLean is in the twilight of his career.
The NHL is cycling in a newer generation of broadcasters, and we need to acknowledge that yes, MacLean has done considerable harm in the past.
Celebrating Cherry's birthday? It's expected of lifelong friends, and Cherry and MacLean are nothing less. He has chosen his side in history and fans are allowed to be angry, disappointed, and not care about Cherry or MacLean.
The truth of the matter is his time is waning, and the sands of time continue to flow until he decides to retire for good.
Holding this "infomercial" against him in one of the biggest markets in the NHL seems like a nothing burger.
It's an indignation that is more than anything comical, Maple Leaf fans have more to be angry at, like for example, the lack of goaltending.
This outrage is rich coming from the Toronto Sun.
Source: Hockey Feed
Ron MacLean slammed by Toronto journalist on Sunday.
Ron MacLean slammed by Toronto journalist on Sunday.
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| Whose Steve Simmons? | 19 | 61.3 % |
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