The NHL could have dropped CBC a few years back and made a lot more money, but made the decision not to based on the cultural relevance of the station. IMO, it was a smart move. (If anyone wants a really long article about it, PM me and Ill send you a copy, its a great read). I don't think anything Cherry says now is any worse than it was before, so I really doubt his latest antics would change anyone's mind. If the NHL drops the CBC it will be because they have decided to accept the bids of either Bell Globe or Rogers....or both. They might tell everyone it was because of Cherry.