Cherry to Lupul: Keep your mouth shut

Legendary hockey commentator Don Cherry has offered up some free advice to injured Toronto Maple Leafs winger Joffrey Lupul.

"Joffrey shake your head," Cherry posted online Saturday. "(General manager) Lou (Lamoriello) is so straight laced as they say … Do you really think that he went to the doctor and said don't pass Lupul? … There's no way this happened."

Cherry's comments come after Lupul took to Instagram to call out the Maple Leafs for a failed training camp physical, alleging the club did not issue a passing grade to potentially hide his contract from the salary cap.

Lupul later removed the post from social media and issued an apology.

According to Cherry, Lupul has no reason to complain.

"Joffrey you're getting 5 million for doing nothing," Cherry continued. "Lay on the California beach. Collect the dough. Lou might bend a few rules but he would never cheat. Word of advice, don't piss him off. Keep your mouth shut."

While Lupul has not filed a grievance against the Maple Leafs, reports indicate that an independent doctor will perform a second medical exam to verify his health status.

Lupul, 34, missed all of last season after he was placed on the long-term injured reserve last September. He hasn't suited up since February 2016.

Lupul has one year remaining on his contract that carries a $5.25 million cap hit, but just $3.75 million in remaining salary, according to CapFriendly.