Burke keeping Wilson safe as coach

"A coaching decision has not been considered, let alone discussed," Burke said.

I don't believe that for a second... if Burkie thought he could lure a better coach right now, he would.

How'd this Cowboys story get mixed into the hockey section?

Working for Brian might not be the biggest attraction to lure a coach.

You know, I really wish Burke would stop calling things the fans say and do as "Ridiculous", "Absurd", and "Pathetic". A simple denial works. You wanna subjugate anybody to these verbal attacks based on the opinions of other human beings, attack the press. They're used to it. You do NOT attack your fan base, especially one as loyal as Leafs Nation, especially not one that has been waiting for six years for a playoff berth, ESPECIALLY not one you were brought in to please by obtaining a Stanley Cup that hasn't been won there for 43 years. I've usually been quick to defend Burke, and even Wilson, but if I continually see the GM attacking his team's fans rather than unproductive, unmotivated, unaccountable players, i'm going to lose sympathy for him rather quickly.

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Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  11.08 by dannylimes

You know, I really wish Burke would stop calling things the fans say and do as "Ridiculous", "Absurd", and "Pathetic". A simple denial works. You wanna subjugate anybody to these verbal attacks based on the opinions of other human beings, attack the press. They're used to it. You do NOT attack your fan base, especially one as loyal as Leafs Nation, especially not one that has been waiting for six years for a playoff berth, ESPECIALLY not one you were brought in to please by obtaining a Stanley Cup that hasn't been won there for 43 years. I've usually been quick to defend Burke, and even Wilson, but if I continually see the GM attacking his team's fans rather than unproductive, unmotivated, unaccountable players, i'm going to lose sympathy for him rather quickly.

Some might say that it is "Ridiculous", "Absurd" and "Pathetic" that Leafs fans pay the ticket prices they do to go watch them play...Some might say!

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Originally posted 09:34 AM ET  11.08 by Golden Bay

Some might say that it is "Ridiculous", "Absurd" and "Pathetic" that Leafs fans pay the ticket prices they do to go watch them play...Some might say!

And shouldn't protection from the GM's verbal attacks be included in that astronomical price? Just sayin'

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  11.08 by Golden Bay

How'd this Cowboys story get mixed into the hockey section?

Gold!

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  11.08 by Golden Bay

How'd this Cowboys story get mixed into the hockey section?

LMAO - Thanks for the laugh on a dreary Monday morning.

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Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  11.08 by dannylimes

You know, I really wish Burke would stop calling things the fans say and do as "Ridiculous", "Absurd", and "Pathetic". A simple denial works. You wanna subjugate anybody to these verbal attacks based on the opinions of other human beings, attack the press. They're used to it. You do NOT attack your fan base, especially one as loyal as Leafs Nation, especially not one that has been waiting for six years for a playoff berth, ESPECIALLY not one you were brought in to please by obtaining a Stanley Cup that hasn't been won there for 43 years. I've usually been quick to defend Burke, and even Wilson, but if I continually see the GM attacking his team's fans rather than unproductive, unmotivated, unaccountable players, i'm going to lose sympathy for him rather quickly.

Just listen to Burkie...he knows what's best for you.

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Originally posted 09:49 AM ET  11.08 by dannylimes

And shouldn't protection from the GM's verbal attacks be included in that astronomical price? Just sayin'

Consider it separate...Like sales tax or an extended warranty. The total cost just keeps adding up.

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Originally posted 09:49 AM ET  11.08 by dannylimes

And shouldn't protection from the GM's verbal attacks be included in that astronomical price? Just sayin'

I'm surprised that he hasn't barred any local scribes like he did in Vancouver for calling him on the teams shortcomings

Like fourth liners that's not nice they are third liners playing against the other teams checking line the fourth liners are playing on the second line

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  11.08 by Golden Bay

How'd this Cowboys story get mixed into the hockey section?

And almost word for word too!!

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Originally posted 09:49 AM ET  11.08 by dannylimes

And shouldn't protection from the GM's verbal attacks be included in that astronomical price? Just sayin'

There's a caveat on the back of your ticket -

Burkie's Commandments.

- Honour thy GM and Coach.
- Do not swear falsely by the name of your Captain.
- Do not covet thy opponents 1st line centre.

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Being a GM and having Wilson as your coach isn't a slice either. Laverne and Shirley deserve each other.

Sounds logical. I sort of liked Wilson when he was in Washington. He got us to the Cup Finals in 1998. Lost in 4 to the Wings of course but they were the better team and we had ridden Olie as far as he could carry us. As a non-Canadian I don't have the knowledge or insight to comment intelligently on Burke and the Toronto situation (I know, I know, being ignorant has never stopped me before)!

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Originally posted 02:42 PM ET  11.08 by Slapshot

Sounds logical. I sort of liked Wilson when he was in Washington. He got us to the Cup Finals in 1998. Lost in 4 to the Wings of course but they were the better team and we had ridden Olie as far as he could carry us. As a non-Canadian I don't have the knowledge or insight to comment intelligently on Burke and the Toronto situation (I know, I know, being ignorant has never stopped me before)!

I'm pretty sure Burkie has duel citizenship so feel free to comment. And as for needing knowledge or insight, it's never stopped Burke from speaking up so why should it stop you Slappy. :-)

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Originally posted 02:48 PM ET  11.08 by Canuck eh?

I'm pretty sure Burkie has duel citizenship so feel free to comment. And as for needing knowledge or insight, it's never stopped Burke from speaking up so why should it stop you Slappy. :-)

I'd rather have people just be fairly sure I was an idiot instead of speaking out and removing all doubt! Anyway, I'll let the Leaf fans settle the Burke and Wilson controversies, Lord knows they've had a few dry years to think about it and I'll just try to listen and learn.

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  11.08 by Golden Bay

How'd this Cowboys story get mixed into the hockey section?

Phillip's was just fired you've now got Leafnation's hopes up

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Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  11.08 by dannylimes

You know, I really wish Burke would stop calling things the fans say and do as "Ridiculous", "Absurd", and "Pathetic". A simple denial works. You wanna subjugate anybody to these verbal attacks based on the opinions of other human beings, attack the press. They're used to it. You do NOT attack your fan base, especially one as loyal as Leafs Nation, especially not one that has been waiting for six years for a playoff berth, ESPECIALLY not one you were brought in to please by obtaining a Stanley Cup that hasn't been won there for 43 years. I've usually been quick to defend Burke, and even Wilson, but if I continually see the GM attacking his team's fans rather than unproductive, unmotivated, unaccountable players, i'm going to lose sympathy for him rather quickly.

I too defend Burke, as he usually stands up for his players, but I have to agree, that some of what he says about the fans is "ridiculous" "absurd" and sometimes even "Pathetic".

No you don't attack Leafs Nation, and Wilson is just lucky that Burke is in love with him, or he'd be gone!

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Even a blind squirrel finds a nut. Sutter and McTavish took teams to the final and we know they are not geniuses. Your old buddy Tommy McVie was a hockey guru compared to Burke;)

Aaah, a name from the past! I liked Tommy. Who knows what he was punished for by leading those teams?