After Don Cherry was fired by Rogers Sportsnet following an on-air comment, many speculated that his close friend Ron MacLean would also depart. In the past, Cherry had even risked his own job to support MacLean. However, MacLean chose to stay in his role on Hockey Night in Canada.
The incident that led to Cherry's dismissal, involving his "you people" comment, strained the longtime friendship between the two men. Despite years of distance between them, recent signs suggest that they've reconciled. MacLean recently posted a photo on his social media accounts, hinting at positive terms with Cherry once again.
Although rumors of ongoing tension persisted, it's surprising to see MacLean attending Cherry's birthday celebration. This is notable given Cherry's past remarks, but it's heartening to witness Cherry extending forgiveness to the friend who remained in his corner.
Following Cherry's firing, MacLean faced significant public criticism. Even now, many longtime hockey fans haven't forgiven MacLean for what they see as "stabbing Grapes in the back." The comment section of MacLean's post reflects this sentiment, with some replies being particularly harsh.
