“He was flopping”: Don Cherry defended his tough stance on Sidney Crosby by pointing to Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux

Sidney Crosby has faced scrutiny for excessive embellishment, notably from Don Cherry, who aimed to help Crosby avoid referees ignoring legitimate infractions. Despite initial criticisms from Cherry and others, Crosby matured into a respected player, achieving significant milestones in his career.

“He was flopping”: Don Cherry defended his tough stance on Sidney Crosby by pointing to Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux
Sidney Crosby has faced scrutiny for excessive embellishment, notably from Don Cherry, who aimed to help Crosby avoid referees ignoring legitimate infractions. Despite initial criticisms from Cherry and others, Crosby matured into a respected player, achieving significant milestones in his career.