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Did the lockout save Leafs' Burke?
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08:23 AM ET 11.30 | Happy fourth anniversary, Brian Burke. In the past, this date would be an excuse to look back upon all the mistakes that Burke has made in his tenure. But the NHL lockout has postponed the pitchforks and torches. Had the season not been disrupted by a labour dispute, chances are the picture would not be rosy. ... [This summer, Burke] did not address his goaltending problem nor his need for a No. 1 centre. So this lockout really could not have come at a better time for Burke. The longer it goes, the more time he buys. Prospects such as Morgan Rielly, Tyler Biggs and Stuart Percy might be one step closer to being NHL-ready. And salary-cap dead weights such as Tim Connolly (US$4.75-million) and Matthew Lombardi (US$3.5-million) would come off the books.
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Burke's gets a failing grade with Team Truculent.
Canuck eh?
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The man could fall into a barrel of tits and come out sucking his thumb.
Canuck eh?
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Either that or his own member... even with a lockout how is he still employed in any capacity?
The Aussie Caniac
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It is a complete mystery to me but I hope he stays there forever.
Canuck eh?
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Where's Danny to liven things up?
Canuck eh?
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I am sure he is hoping a lucky clover lands him the Loubot. Smells like a train wreck , but it would be fascinating to watch for a year.
Harry Crack
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:-)
Canuck eh?
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As odd as it sounds HC, Booby could actually save Burkie ass.
And, I concur, it'd be fun to watch.....
Canuck eh?
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OMG HE'S BAD LUCK BRIAN!!!!!!
It all makes sense now!
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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Why do you do this to me :(
When the Wade Redden pic and accompanying graphic showed up I actually laughed so loud I was told to shut up.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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5 more years of truculence!!!
puttin on the foil
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Dear Danny
This reminds me of those bad jokes that start off..... Doctor: "I've got some bad news and some worse news.."
drysdale
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Burkie looking over his Conference standings for the last four years. (13th, 13th, 10th, & 15th)
Canuck eh?
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Has yet to get the Leafs into the playoffs during his watch but I'm sure he'd tell you it's Stanley Cup or bust...
Golden Bay
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....out crying.
shiprock
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...a move.
Golden Bay
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Joke is one way of describing them...
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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...the button on his trousers
Spiny Norman
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C'mon Maple Laffs re-sign this genius!!!!!!!! lmao.
bostongm
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Maybe if they lockout the liquor cabinet he could make a better showing.
shiprock
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