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Originally Posted by GullFoss

Don Cherry wasnt racist, but wasn't progressive or politically correct either. I think he was just from a different era and remained on HNIC well past his best before date, long after he had become unrelatable to many younger Canadians, especially those who were urban, progressives. His view of Canadian values less and less represented the present. And he became a symbol to old, white Canadians of the old times, when people had more respect, honesty, integrity. Times changed, but HNIC refused to move on from Cherry. Until they were ready.

And then they did him dirty which was upsetting. He deserved something more fitting of a loyal, long term face of the show. But it was long past time for him to go.

Ron did him dirty too, but probably has created an internal narrative that allows him to live with himself without being a ####ty friend and colleague who saved himself instead of standing up for Cherry. Everyone is the hero of their own story.

Its not even just that, and I dont know everything that happened behind the scenes, but its pretty clear that Cherry, despite being a colleague, was in Ron's way. Its no coincidence that once Cherry was gone Ron slid into his spot so fast the chair was still warm.