Roger Media owns Sportsnet and the rights to air Hockey Night In Canada hockey games until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. The company recently fired Canadian icon Don Cherry for a recent rant in regards to immigrants not supporting veterans by purchasing a poppy.
The media mogul ironically relieved the 85-year old Cherry of his Coach’s Corner responsibilities on Remembrance Day causing an uproar of epic proportions north of the border. The support for Cherry has been overwhelming as many Canadians have threatened to boycott Sportsnet.
There is a “Bring Back Don Cherry” petition making its rounds online that has already generated over 156,000 electronic signatures in support of “Grapes”.