The timing of this is very weird. I'm not a Toronto fan but I remember hearing something about Francois Allaire and Burke not getting along? I know he and Luongo have been working in the off season. Could the combination of not hiring Allaire and Luongo not being here be the reason?
Don't think I'd be very happy as a Leafs fan
As a Canucks fan several of Burkes moves were questioned when he was the GM here but looking back I can tell you Burke did wonders for the Canucks and made several moves that have made them a successful franchise
He drafted Kesler 23th overall
Somehow made several moves in the 99 draft to walk away with both Sedins while only losing McCabe as a roster player
Traded fan favourite Trevor Linden for Bertuzzi, McCabe, pick (Jarkko Ruutu)
Last edited by Yonald; January 9, 2013 at 1:38 PM.
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