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Burke could be running Leafs this weekend

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Brian Burke could be in charge of the Maple Leafs by Sunday. It could take a little longer, but talks between the former Anaheim GM and the Leafs, or at least between Burke's lawyer and MLSE, are clearly heating up. Burke is spending much of today hunting ducks near Vancouver, but indications are from both sides that he's likely to receive a full-blown offer from the Leafs by Saturday as discussions to get his name on a contract move on to the fast-track.

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November 21, 2008  08:05 AM ET

You knew it was going to happen. I just didn't think it would be this quick.

November 21, 2008  08:21 AM ET

"Burke is spending much of today hunting ducks"

Hmmm, just an activity or are we looking into his plans for the Leafs?

November 21, 2008  09:12 AM ET

Zzzzzzzzz.................

November 21, 2008  09:18 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

"Burke is spending much of today hunting ducks"Hmmm, just an activity or are we looking into his plans for the Leafs?

Didn't he just leave the Ducks? Now he's shooting at them

November 21, 2008  10:45 AM ET

wow, all this happened so fast. we all knew that it was a possibility at the end of the season. but for all the sudden for burke to just resign, not even a quarter way through the season and start talks with the leafs. well hey good to get him out of the west, maybe the new g.m for ducks will screw them up *fingers crossed*

November 21, 2008  12:15 PM ET

At least he's not hunting wascally wabbits.

November 21, 2008  12:29 PM ET

I see they took down that idiotic piece about Melrose. I suppose they don't want their so called hockey experts embarrassed by a bunch of folks like us!

November 21, 2008  12:44 PM ET

Are they sure they don't mean "RUINING" the Leafs?

November 21, 2008  12:46 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

I see they took down that idiotic piece about Melrose. I suppose they don't want their so called hockey experts embarrassed by a bunch of folks like us!

I dind't thin the terms "hockey experts" and "SI" or "T&R" ever belonged in the same sentence. Why the hell don't they take the Sundin threads off of here?

November 21, 2008  12:54 PM ET

I thought he wanted to spend more time with his family.....that was quick...

November 21, 2008  02:29 PM ET

Ehh, SI's coverage of hockey isn't terrible. Farber and Muir are solid writers. Not SI's fault that the U.S. sports fan **** all over itself everytime T.O., Lord Fav-rah and Drew Rosenhaus open their mouths.

As for the Leafs, they have serious issues at the ownership level. If Burke can get them to listen mebbe they'll get better. Doubt it though.

November 21, 2008  02:34 PM ET

The sooner the better! A match made in Hades!

November 21, 2008  04:31 PM ET

i feel sorry for t dot fans he's gonna make that t eam worse. he tore van city apart and took over an already good team in duck land when they won

November 21, 2008  04:52 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Didn't he just leave the Ducks? Now he's shooting at them

I've heard of 'burning bridges' but.............That's a little extreme, don't you think? LOL

November 21, 2008  05:27 PM ET

Did they photoshop that picture up there?

Either the cup has grown by 50% or that's Burke's mini-me midget twin.

November 21, 2008  11:37 PM ET
QUOTE:

"Burke could be running the Leafs this weekend" it says. What they forgot to mention was "Burke could be running the Leafs into the ground this weekend". I wouldnt be surprised to see Bertuzzi playing for the Leafs next weekend. LOL.

Bertuzzi looks great in Calgary though. He's already put up 14 points in 20 games in Calgary. He's on pace to score 27 to 30 goals. He still has some game left in him. The Flames made a gutsy move signing him and it seems to be paying off. He's definitely won the fans over.

November 22, 2008  08:00 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Did they photoshop that picture up there?Either the cup has grown by 50% or that's Burke's mini-me midget twin.

I vote for B!

November 22, 2008  09:33 AM ET

Nobody can beat T&R at serving up reheated leftovers. Their three favorite dishes are : Sundin, Shanahan and Khabibulin. Lately, they added a fourth: Burke!

There you have it folks. Four T&R flavours: Sweedish, Irish, Russian and ...dog food!


P.S. I know! I know! Copy & Paste is cheezzy! But, T&R doesn't mind doing it, why should I?

 
November 22, 2008  10:30 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Did they photoshop that picture up there?Either the cup has grown by 50% or that's Burke's mini-me midget twin.

Must be why they are sucj good "friends"...there you go guys, a little extrapolation on THAT thought, and there goes breakfast!!!

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