Meanwhile, during the ABC 7 interview, the Canadian analyst added that Alex Ovechkin is going win the Conn Smythe Trophy “for sure,” and that “there’s no way are going to beat Washington three straight.” Kuznetsov leads all players in the 2018 playoffs with 31 points. Ron MacLean described Kuznetsov’s celebration as a “little extra hot dogging.” And tonight he gives it to him again, but he didn’t hurt him.” I used to give them the extra little shot there all the time. You wanna be a wise guy, remember kids, you wanna jump around, this is what happens to ya. “You can see, he gives him an extra shot. gets The Birdman pretty soon,” Cherry said. But during his Game Three Coach’s Corner segment, Cherry celebrated big hits by Brayden McNabb on Kuznetsov. It’s unclear when Cherry began calling Kuznetsov The Birdman. Kuznetsov was inspired by a celebration in FIFA – one of his favorite video games. Whatever his name is.”Ĭherry is referring to Kuznetsov’s wildly popular bird walk celly, where the Russian center flaps his arms up and down mimicking bird. The only player I don’t like is The Birdman. “We try to act in Canada, most of the players try to act. “Kuznetsov?” Erin said, trying to correct Cherry. And, uh, Kah-neeze-off, is that his name?” “Everything in Canada, we always react like no other sport. “I don’t like The Birdman,” Cherry continued.

“I was in Ovi’s corner, remember two or three years ago he was having a tough time. “No I don’t hate the Capitals,” Cherry said to Hawksworth. The always colorful Don Cherry has an issue with one of the stars. He loves Ovechkin and he loves the Washington Capitals.

Wednesday night, Don set the record straight.

She asked questions a Caps fan might wonder.įor instance, Cherry has been openly critical of Alex Ovechkin for his personality and expressive celebrations in the past – such as the hot stick celly he did after scoring his 50th goal. ABC 7’s Erin Hawksworth landed an interview with Hockey Night In Canada’s Don Cherry.

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