Don Cherry was fired from his position on Hockey Night in Canada on Nov. 11 because of a controversial comment he made during Coachsa国际传媒檚 Corner last Saturday.

The 85-year-old Cherry, who is a former National Hockey League coach, said he is seeing fewer people wearing the Remembrance Day poppies to honour war veterans and singled out Toronto immigrants in particular.

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Sportsnet said in a statement that sa国际传媒渇ollowing further discussions with Don Cherry after Saturday nightsa国际传媒檚 broadcast, it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down. During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for.sa国际传媒�

So we want to know, do you think Sportsnet was right in firing Don Cherry? Let us know your thoughts!

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