Brian Burke Press Conference

Bell actually convinced Rogers over the last couple of months…thats all it took..but yeh…how that arrangement works over the longterm is anyones guess..

Well. He could have done what other GM’s do and not given a news conference at all. He could have just moved on. As for him being owed money, EVERY GM that is fired while under contract is owed money. I’m surprised your law firm buddies didn’t tell you that. His presser today proves he isn’t a “beaten dog”. If you followed the Leafs you would know Burke kisses noones ass. For somone who proclaims to know so much about him you truly know shit

Exactly. Like a break up when the one doing the breaking up says “we can still be friends”. Yeah……um no.

I agree but Anselmi told Bob McCown that it was unanimous. Stupid for him to lie as that info would leak out. 

I wouldn’t doubt in the end it was unanimous….when the two biggest share holders vote for it and its going to go forward anyways usually the other voters come around to put fourth a united front…

I said it right after the new ownership group took over…it will be interesting to see how they interact with Burke and what they think of his management style….well…the answer came back loud and clear..they didn’t like it..

Paleease…the ‘hockey fraternity’ sees the Leafs ownership as a bunch of boardroom buffoons.

Two of the worst corporate cultures in Canada are Bell and Rogers. Bell in particular is run by the tightest ass, blue blood types. 

They are the polar opposite of a brash American. 

I agree. The Leafs are known as an insane asylum. However, Burkie was part of it. 

I’m already protesting.  No Leaf tickets for me this year, no jerseys or anything else Leaf related.  I can’t quit being a fan, but I will voice my opinion anyway.  If enough of us did it ( I know not likely ) it would matter to the people making the money.  Not enough will, but I’ll keep my end up anyway.

What does that have to do with it? Hockey Fraternity? You make it sound like Burke has only been around for 4 years. He’s been involved with the NHL or a franchise for 26 years

Yes because your post just screams of hockey knowledge. One guy is no longer a GM and the other can’t get along with other GMs. You keep spewing heresay about other peoples opinions.

I have a comment waiting for approval that you need to read. However, I mention a certain ex-Leaf reporter, therefore it is being held up. Make sure you read it when it comes through, so you can learn a little.