I've been really critical of what Don said, but I hope there's a path forward here where Don can be forgiven to the extent that he receives a proper send off from his colleagues and the hockey world. I don't think he is really in in broadcast condition enough to be on air these days anyways. But its a shame he went out like this (even though he was wrong in what he said) but if he can admit to the mistake and make amends it would be nice for him to be recognized properly for his contributions, and not just remembered for this. That way everyone can move on in a more positive manner.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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