Is JR trying to become America's Don Cherry?

Why is everyone who has an opinion about hockey called trying to be Don Cherry? Listen, most league wide (can't really say national as it is an international sport) hockey commentators suck: they're bland, don't take a strong stance on the issues, and really add little to the game. I personally disagree with Cherry on a ton of things, but I like the fact that he takes a stance on issues and discusses the game passionately. This is hockey, not an economics course, this should be discussed passionately and with an actual stance.

In closing, so we have two commentators with personality in hockey now, instead of 8itching, "hey we got two guys with personality," we should be asking for more.

Mike Milbury has that covered with his work on CBC (and apparently NBC).

I noticed that not only does he have Grapes' ability to go off his meds, he's also copying Cherry by having his initials sewn into the cuff of his dress shirts (presumably in case he forgets). All he needs now is a trip to Grapes tailor for some sartorial elegance and you've pretty much got yourself a younger, dumber, less funny Don Cherry.

You know, JR has always had quite the personality. I personally like him more than Cherry. But I don't think he's trying to become America's version of Don Cherry. He's his own thing.

He's an idiot like Cherry if that's what you mean. I don't think he is trying to say outrageous, ridiculous things just to be a bombastic personality like Cherry, but idiot say idiotic things so he does it a lot on VS. He's always been a world-class hypocrite though.Great player, horrible commentator.

I don't believe so, I think that has always just been his personality. His very 'loud' opinion is the type of thing the media loves to have, but not something I am a fan of.

Don't ask why I'm awake

No body will become like a don cherry and yea he is a idiot sometimes

No. Canada, you can keep your idiot Don Cherry. JR is the man. Your whole country sucks, nobody wants to be like any of you. Go get your tongue stuck on a pole.

its probably my bias but i like his tirads much better then cherrys and i havent noticed him bringing in many political mouth turds..