NHL fans on social media reacted as hockey legend Don Cherry was not inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026.
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2026 induction class on Monday, which included Patrice Bergeron, Brian Burke, Cindy Curley, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, and Keith Tkachuk.
Many expressed disappointment at not seeing Don Cherry’s name in the builder category as they shared their reactions on X (formerly called Twitter). One tweeted:
“Absolutely shameful that Don Cherry isn’t there.”
Another chimed in:
“How the hell is Cindy Currie in the hall of fame before Don F****** Cherry????? What are we doing here folks?”
Here are some of the other top reactions on X:
“Cherry should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame,” a third fan wrote.
“Cherry is a institution to the majority of Canadians, its worse than Paul Henderson not being in the hockey hall of fame,” one X user opined.
“The @HockeyHallFame once again dropped the ball, failing to induct Don Cherry. It is the Hall of FAME, and Grapes’ fame is objectively unmatched, save for a handful of generational superstars. He is hockey’s version of Pete Rose. Selection committee: We won’t forget this,” another chimed in.
“Brian Burke over Don Cherry?!?! Keith Tkachuk?!?! Seriously how far the HHOF has fallen in the eyes of hockey fans everywhere. The selection committee needs an overhaul,” added another.
“He won at every level of the game” – Former Bruins GM shares his thoughts on Patrice Bergeron’s induction to
Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026 in the players category.
Bergeron spent his entire 20-year career with the Bruins, and his No. 37 jersey will be retired in the 2026-27 season. Former Bruins GM Don Sweeney offered his congratulatory message after Bergeron’s induction:
“Patrice Bergeron’s career exemplifies what it means to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He won at every level of the game, achieving Triple Gold with Team Canada and capturing a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins,” said Sweeney via NHL.
He added:
“Today, we congratulate Patrice on this well-deserved honor as he takes his rightful place among the greatest players in NHL history as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.”
Bergeron amassed 1,040 points through 427 goals and 613 assists in 1,294 career games with the Boston Bruins. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place on November 9 in Toronto.
Edited by Abhishek Dilta