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Burke’s potential role isn’t clear, but the two have history dating back to their New Jersey Devils days.

He wouldn’t exactly be an experienced candidate, but some may be unaware Burke has been in a managerial role for six years dating back to 2008, when he was hired by the Coyotes as the ‘Director of Prospect Development.’ He now works as both an AGM and a goalie coach in Phoenix.

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