The windbag Burke is at it again

[blindbaby]

I still don't believe that was tampering, but meh, I'm not up for that long-winded argument...lol

 

[filosofy29]

Someone actually wants Luke Chien?

Not necessarily "want" him, but if I trade some dead wood, I think it's only fair to take some back.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Someone actually wants Luke Chien?

i think i rep'ed you once already for that lol

 

[dash]

The Flames made a big trade with the Leafs in '92 - It took them 12 years to win a playoff round.

The Flames traded a Norris trophy nominated defenseman a couple of years ago and have yet to make the playoff since.

My advice is to steer clear when trading with Toronto.

 

[blindbaby]

Not necessarily "want" him, but if I trade some dead wood, I think it's only fair to take some back.

Well, when you put it like that, ok...lol


BTW - REPORTED for the "only fair" comment.

 

[dash]

i think i rep'ed you once already for that lol

I got him this time jstew...

 

[blindbaby]

The Flames made a big trade with the Leafs in '92 - It took them 12 years to win a playoff round.

The Flames traded a Norris trophy nominated defenseman a couple of years ago and have yet to make the playoff since.

My advice is to steer clear when trading with Toronto.

We fleece everyone. Fact.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

The Flames made a big trade with the Leafs in '92 - It took them 12 years to win a playoff round.

The Flames traded a Norris trophy nominated defenseman a couple of years ago and have yet to make the playoff since.

My advice is to steer clear when trading with Toronto.

True story!!

And don't forget Boston. They traded......

 

[dash]

True story!!

And don't forget Boston. They traded......

Oh, that's gold Banyeah, gold!!

 

[BOSSMANPC]

i just hope leafs fans can refrain from giving the next mediocre goalie they pickup some sort of comic book superhero nickname

Their goalies had a monster game last night.

 

[higgyfan4]

My advice is to steer clear when trading with Toronto.

Now I don't know about that. Trading with the Leafs worked out pretty well for the Wings at the deadline in 97 and 98...

 

[filosofy29]

The Flames made a big trade with the Leafs in '92 - It took them 12 years to win a playoff round.

The Flames traded a Norris trophy nominated defenseman a couple of years ago and have yet to make the playoff since.

My advice is to steer clear when trading with Toronto.

We got a 1st and 2nd Rounder for Vesa Tosgoala and Mark Bell.

Interesting side note.....in San Jose, after Mark Bell had his DUI hit and run in the summer, in his first game as a Shark he scored the GW'er (I believe in OT).....due to sponsors, it was the "Jack Daniels Shot of the Game".....

 

[KennyBanyeah]

We got a 1st and 2nd Rounder for Vesa Tosgoala and Mark Bell.

Interesting side note.....in San Jose, after Mark Bell had his DUI hit and run in the summer, in his first game as a Shark he scored the GW'er (I believe in OT).....due to sponsors, it was the "Jack Daniels Shot of the Game".....

Fun Mark Bell fact: he has never been a plus player in any NHL season.

 

[mattola]

We got a 1st and 2nd Rounder for Vesa Tosgoala and Mark Bell.

Interesting side note.....in San Jose, after Mark Bell had his DUI hit and run in the summer, in his first game as a Shark he scored the GW'er (I believe in OT).....due to sponsors, it was the "Jack Daniels Shot of the Game".....

I totally forgot about this trade. this was a burke trade correct? who did you draft with that 1st and 2nd rounders?

 

[mattola]

I totally forgot about this trade. this was a burke trade correct? who did you draft with that 1st and 2nd rounders?

John Ferguson made that trade

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Brian Burke:

“In the Toronto market ... it has to be someone who works for the Leafs. It can’t ever be the players."

aka ... its not my fault ... its on the players

 

[puckhead]

Brian Burke:

“In the Toronto market ... it has to be someone who works for the Leafs. It can’t ever be the players."

aka ... its not my fault ... its on the players

Dear BeeBee,

When YOU put those players together, and make a huge media issue of keeping those players together at the deadline (because "you like them"), then yes the responsibility for those players falls on you when they turn out to be a shit hockey team.
Your most common even strength line by a fair margin (17.2% of the time, next combo is at 10.4%) has featured tyler bozak. He's having a career year, on pace for 52 pts. let that sink in for a moment.
In summary, you suck as a GM. And in the nations biggest hockey market, you may take some heat for that. To paraphrase Dr Recchi - suck it up princess.

 

[filosofy29]

Brian Burke:

“In the Toronto market ... it has to be someone who works for the Leafs. It can’t ever be the players that I signed to unmoveable contracts."

aka ... its not my fault ... its on the players

Surprisingly candid response by Burkie. Must be turning over a new Leafs.

 

[mattola]

Brian Burke:

“In the Toronto market ... it has to be someone who works for the Leafs. It can’t ever be the players."

aka ... its not my fault ... its on the players

Dear BeeBee,

When YOU put those players together, and make a huge media issue of keeping those players together at the deadline (because "you like them"), then yes the responsibility for those players falls on you when they turn out to be a shit hockey team.
Your most common even strength line by a fair margin (17.2% of the time, next combo is at 10.4%) has featured tyler bozak. He's having a career year, on pace for 52 pts. let that sink in for a moment.
In summary, you suck as a GM. And in the nations biggest hockey market, you may take some heat for that. To paraphrase Dr Recchi - suck it up princess.

is there an interview that Im missing from these quotes?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

is there an interview that Im missing from these quotes?

its from a DemonCocks article

Burke was defending "the honour" of his goaltending coach Francois Allaire

Cox: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke stands by embattled goalie guru Francois Allaire - thestar.com