Reply With QuoteWow this thread exploded.
Shocking news, I wonder who the front runner is to replace him. I'm guessing Nonis?
thats the first thought that came to my mind. ownership wants playoffs.Originally Posted by Carcillo
STUPID move though. burke was handed this team with nothing, he did a great job restocking the cupboards. should have given him one more offseason especially since this ufa crop would be much better
Wow this thread exploded.
Shocking news, I wonder who the front runner is to replace him. I'm guessing Nonis?
The timing is the weirdest thing... why now when they could have done this in the summer?
knowing toronto, it will probably be that monkey and his magic wheel from tsn...
Maybe Burke is taking Bettman's job.
Yikes!
I'm thinking Kevin Lowe had this planned
Agreed! I'm floored as well and yeah, he did do a lot of good things in Toronto. Can't wait to find out why. I guess this another couple of steps back for the franchise. Just what they didn't need. By the way, Kessel did finish 6th in league scoring last year. Not too shabby. When was the last time a Leaf finished that high?
answer-Sundin 10 years ago.
First thought that crossed my mind haha, not likely but crazier things have happened.
" You said you don't give a f*ck about hockey. I've never heard anyone say that before."
Corporate suits don't pay attention but noticed that the Leafs have 0 wins. Time for a change I guess...
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the timing for this is nuts. i have no clue whats going on right nownext job for Burke will probably be in the league head office.
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My guess its CBA related and not hockey related. Burke represented the Leafs, ownership probably unhappy with either the result or something that happened during negotiations.
Timming is Horrible but as a DIE HARD LEAF fan I'm very excited over the news. He has done a horrible job as GM almost laughable if looked at by any intelligent person without being emotional. I also think LOU has something to do with it...
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One thing is for sure, if history has shown us anything it's that if it was done on bad terms, Burke will let us know about it.
" You said you don't give a f*ck about hockey. I've never heard anyone say that before."
If Burke refused to give in on trading for Luongo because of his contract (as he has expressed negativity about) and stood his ground resulting in being fired, then he gets a lot of respect from me. Still think he's a horrid GM but sticking to your pinciples on something is commendable (if true)
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