HNIC host Ron MacLean gets buried by Toronto reporter Steve Simmons
The voice of many Canadian National Hockey League broadcasts Ron MacLean faced some harsh criticism on Sunday from Toronto journalist Steve Simmons.
While many hockey fans might not have noticed, a growing number of fans in the NHL community are losing patience with Ron MacLean, the longtime host of Hockey Night in Canada.
MacLean has been a familiar face in hockey for years, notably as part of the Coach's Corner segment with NHL legend Don Cherry. However, recent sentiment seems to be turning against him, highlighted by a recent incident.
MacLean appeared in a segment with Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri and executive chairman Edward Rodgers to discuss Rogers' buyout of Bell Media's stake in Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment. Many viewers were critical of MacLean for participating in what they saw as an infomercial.
Toronto columnist Steve Simmons expressed strong criticism in a recent article, stating:
MacLean has been around long enough to have walked away from that embarrassing infomercial.
This adds to the growing wave of criticism toward MacLean, which began when he did not support his longtime friend and co-host Don Cherry after Cherry was fired. The situation was further complicated when MacLean celebrated Cherry's birthday earlier this year, prompting Cherry's son to publicly call him out.
It seems MacLean is facing ongoing scrutiny, and it raises questions about whether this criticism will continue to grow.
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22 SEPTEMBRE | 178 ANSWERS HNIC host Ron MacLean gets buried by Toronto reporter Steve Simmons Do you think Ron MacLean should be replaced on Sportsnet's Hockey Night In Canada? | ||
| Yes | 132 | 74.2 % |
| No | 46 | 25.8 % |
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