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04:34 PM ET 02.21 | The Anaheim Ducks have hired former general manager Brian Burke as a part-time professional scout, according to an announcement by general manager Bryan Murray on Thursday morning. Burke had previously been the vice president and general manager of the team from 2005-08. During that time they won their only Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. Bruke stepped down from the position in 2008, in order to take over as the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager. He held that role until 2013 when he was fired.

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Brian Burke, Bruce Bennett Brian Burke, Bruce Bennett
February 21, 2013  04:41 PM ET

Burk-a-licious

February 21, 2013  05:11 PM ET

I stand corrected.

February 21, 2013  05:27 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

I stand corrected.

Irksome!

February 21, 2013  05:29 PM ET

Are they Ducks going to let him speak freely to the media? Or, are they going to duct tape his beak?

Please ... let him speak!

February 21, 2013  05:39 PM ET

You'd think the "Anaheim Ducks Team Site" would know that their GM was Bob Murray not Bryan.

Of course they could always claim it's the Burkie Effect already kicking in.

February 21, 2013  05:46 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

You'd think the "Anaheim Ducks Team Site" would know that their GM was Bob Murray not Bryan.Of course they could always claim it's the Burkie Effect already kicking in.

Thatzzzz dezzzpicable!!!

February 21, 2013  05:58 PM ET

Hank would've been much happier if BB went back to Vancouver.

February 21, 2013  06:12 PM ET

I picture Burke sitting in the seats singing "Everybody Hurts" by REM or "I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me" by Expose...

February 21, 2013  06:28 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

I picture Burke sitting in the seats singing "Everybody Hurts" by REM or "I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me" by Expose...

Or 'one for the road' by many;)

February 21, 2013  08:06 PM ET

Heyyyyy good for him! Maybe he can advise them on how to completely mortgage their future for magic beans, sign $8 million/season worth of 2 defencemen who aren't even good enough to be dressed regularly (or at all) for their team's games, lie to your fanbase repeatedly (nevermind, no fanbase to alienate down in Anaheim), keep an unqualified, unliked coach around for way past his expiry date, and above all, be viewed as the toxic venomous serpent that you are once the smart ownership finally shows up and get your fat drunk **** fired days before the season starts!

He's all yours again, Cali.

February 21, 2013  08:06 PM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Heyyyyy good for him! Maybe he can advise them on how to completely mortgage their future for magic beans, sign $8 million/season worth of 2 defencemen who aren't even good enough to be dressed regularly (or at all) for their team's games, lie to your fanbase repeatedly (nevermind, no fanbase to alienate down in Anaheim), keep an unqualified, unliked coach around for way past his expiry date, and above all, be viewed as the toxic venomous serpent that you are once the smart ownership finally shows up and get your fat drunk **** fired days before the season starts!He's all yours again, Cali.

JIC

February 21, 2013  08:22 PM ET

I feel sorry for Bruce. He doesn't need help from the Irked one.

February 21, 2013  08:58 PM ET

That must be a picture of the Irked One's first day on the job.

February 21, 2013  09:03 PM ET
QUOTE(#13):

That must be a picture of the Irked One's first day on the job.

Guest appearance at his fan club.

February 21, 2013  09:05 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

You'd think the "Anaheim Ducks Team Site" would know that their GM was Bob Murray not Bryan.Of course they could always claim it's the Burkie Effect already kicking in.

Give 'em a break. Both first names start with a B.

February 21, 2013  09:50 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Thatzzzz dezzzpicable!!!

LMAO

February 21, 2013  09:51 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

I picture Burke sitting in the seats singing "Everybody Hurts" by REM or "I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me" by Expose...

REM is better

February 21, 2013  09:51 PM ET

btw congrats to the Leafs 3-1 over Sabres.

February 21, 2013  10:32 PM ET
QUOTE(#17):

REM is better

From President & General Manager to part-time scout, oh my, how the self-proclaimed mighty have fallen. But more importantly, agreed, REM is better, much better!

 
February 22, 2013  12:44 AM ET

That is a really good pic of BB to go with this story......him sitting alone in the fan seats with a WTFHHTM look on his face.

WTFHHTM = WTF has happened to me?

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