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From what I've been hearing, this guy got jerked around by ownership pretty good. He had to bring in offence, and he tried but was not willing to sell the farm. I guess that will be his downfall with this club, but whoever takes over after that will most likely be thanking him in the long-run.

I love the "I don't think Burkey would like working under me" comment too, good for him to show a little levity while removing the knife from his back.

Bentley00 - Welcome Schenner | 04/17/08, 08:34 AM

Dead on Bentley!
He got totally screwed. We all know what giving up the farm in the long run gets you. See Leafs-Islanders-Florida- etc.
He had ownership support for how he handled the trade deadline. Luongo cost them a playoff spot- Yeah, like who would have figured that!
This team is still in decent shape and has not destroyed it's future. It may need some tinkering, but thats a much more enviable position to be in than some Blue and White Teams have!

Baun-ded | 04/17/08, 08:40 AM

Indeed Baun, I heard that once Dallas had offered TB Mike Smith for Richards, TB asked for Edler, Kesler and Schneider from Vancouver - basically their future. They had a deal in place, but Dallas went and screwed it up for them. And yes, then ownership signed off on it (presumably because they were in the playoffs at that point). Now, they don't make the playoffs, and it's not all good anymore.

Nonis will make his mark in the NHL, he knows what he's doing. Bring him into T.O with Burkey, that would be a dream situation for Leaf fans.

Bentley00 - Welcome Schenner | 04/17/08, 08:51 AM

Teams in decent shape but i cant believe the Sedin sisters are going to lead any team anytime soon. Bring in a gritty leader.

Peter Goezinya | 04/17/08, 08:52 AM

Who do you have in mind, Peter?

Baun-ded | 04/17/08, 09:45 AM

Im thinkin...

Peter Goezinya | 04/17/08, 10:35 AM

Come up with anyone yet?

Baun-ded | 04/17/08, 10:56 AM

* * * * P E T E R * * * *
I'VE GOT IT!!!!!!!

RAY EMERY!!!!

He's not a swede...he's definatley gritty(real dirtbag in fact) and they can trade away Luongo for some strong North American talent!!!!
And He's available!
CHEAP!!!!!

Whoa...GRAND SLAM BAUN-DED!!!!

Baun-ded | 04/17/08, 11:03 AM

Which leads me to a prime candidate for the next GM...Mike Keenan, He's experienced at trading Luongo...
I am on a roll.

Baun-ded | 04/17/08, 11:06 AM

Hahahahahaha....you are on a roll Baun-ded. Langkow is available this summer. He's a gritty player. A scoring center to boot. Another Canadian club thats going to have an interesting summer.(Toronto,Vancouver,Ottawa). Hopefully they can all get back on the road to respectablity.

bostongm | 04/17/08, 12:25 PM

man this guy got screwed...by injuries and owership that wants to win now...and would like them to sell away the future

volcomstoner180 | 04/17/08, 12:42 PM

Cant get everything done with no real D-line and just the Sedin twins manning the top, overused line. Maybe Naslund should have learned to play center!

OtherOne81 | 04/17/08, 12:52 PM

Hire John Ferguson Junior, I say! Why damage another perfectly good GM? Hire JFJ and you won't have to worry! That way Vancouver will be guaranteed to continue to wallow in mediocrity for years to come! That's what the owners want, isn't it?

DCruiser | 04/17/08, 02:02 PM

He really should have got another year, at least. I was really impressed with his interview, and with the integrity he clearly brings to the position. How many GMs in the league would refuse to cripple their team's future to save their own ace? Not many, I can tell you that much, and I'd go so far as to say none that have their job on the line. I'd say its a safe bet that this guy will get another shot in the very near future. I don't know if he's what Toronto is looking for - they need a guy who pulls the trigger on trades now, more than anything - but there are some teams out there that'll be shopping for a GM soon enough. Even if he's out of the game next season for some reason, he'll be running someone's team in 2010.

goCanada! is a happy man! | 04/18/08, 04:16 PM