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brian burke
Last updated: May 7, 2013
sbnation.com - May 7, 2013
Few things have remained consistent for the Maple Leafs during their 2013 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with the Boston Bruins. After a poor showing Game 1 -- which was decided by a 5-2 final score -- Toronto followed up the performance with a 4-2 victory in Game 2. In Game 3, the team hosted their first playoff contest since 2004 in front of a packed house at Air Canada Centre. W

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theprovince.com - Mar 12, 2013
There will be plenty of time at training camp when Marco Iannuzzi will again get to examine where he belongs in the offence of the B.C. Lions, but there are too few moments for the third-year receiver to reflect where he fits in the world. Iannuzzi involves himself in a variety of charitable events like many on the CFL team, but is hoping the time he’ll spend as a moderator later this month

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thestar.com - Jan 23, 2013
A radio discussion about the idea of Gretzky becoming the next president of the Maple Leafs exploded within minutes into a news story.

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thestar.com - Jan 14, 2013
Firing of Burke badly fumbled by the Leafs because MLSE doesn’t have a CEO right now, Damien Cox writes.
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Jan 12, 2013
"Now? I don’t even know whether to go in the office. It’s different."
Jan 12, 2013
"I said, ‘Larry, I can’t do that. I am who I am. But I can back away a bit,’ And that’s what I’ve done the last six months."
Jan 12, 2013
"They were okay. They just wanted to know if we’d have to move again. I said no."
Jan 12, 2013
"I called the older kids on the way, but I wanted the little ones to hear it from me first,"
Jan 12, 2013
"The good news is that’s not my problem any more, We were exploring opportunities to upgrade at a number of positions. I still believe that had James Reimer not got hurt (last season), goaltending wouldn’t have been an issue. I still believe in Reimer."
Jan 12, 2013
"This was the pressure I expected, the stage I expected,"
Jan 12, 2013
"They wanted a little more distance, That’s fine. They’re entitled to it. I’m not big on cashing paycheques and sitting around doing nothing, so if I can help in any way I will."
Jan 12, 2013
"They gave me the reason why it was time. I believe some of those things belong in the boardroom,"
Jan 12, 2013
"I’ve tried to make a difference in every community that I’ve worked in my life, I was accessible, honest and candid. I was loyal and I worked my ass off and those things won’t change."
Jan 12, 2013
"This one was like getting a two-by-four upside your head. I would have liked to have finished the job. I was stunned by the turn of events."
Jan 12, 2013
"There are some times when you get fired and you see the vultures circling and you understand it’s coming. You’re not sure when you’re going to drop dead in the desert, but it’s coming,"
Jan 12, 2013
"Our motto is no excuses, no complaints. I don’t have any today. In an age where accountability seems to be vanishing, I intend to be accountable. I have no complaints or excuses today,"
Jan 12, 2013
"I’ve got a pretty poor track record on that, It happened in Vancouver and now here. But when someone buys a team they have the option on hiring their guy. I have to pick better next time."
Jan 12, 2013
"It was clear to me that this is the second time that I’ve been fired when a team has been sold, The people, who hired me, hired Brian Burke. Maybe the new guys don’t like that brand. Maybe they want somebody who is a little more conventional and they’re entitled to that."
Jan 12, 2013
"I’m not changing how I do things. That’s not possible, I’m Irish. We’re stubborn … I’ll have to find a fit if there is one. If there’s not, then we’ll see what happens next. I haven’t gotten that far yet."
Jan 12, 2013
"Tomorrow if I can, I don’t think I’m done in hockey. I’m definitely in the job market, no question."
thestar.com - Jan 12, 2013
“We didn’t win enough,” former Leafs GM says. “I apologize to the fans for not delivering more on the ice.”
brian burke "Our motto is no excuses, no complaints. I don’t have any today. In an age where accountability seems to be vanishing, I intend to be accountable. I have no complaints or excuses today,"
brian burke "There are some times when you get fired and you see the vultures circling and you understand it’s coming. You’re not sure when you’re going to drop dead in the desert, but it’s coming,"
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thestar.com - Jan 12, 2013
Brian Burke, fired recently as Toronto Maple Leafs GM, would like to be in charge of another NHL team soon
brian burke "Tomorrow if I can, I don’t think I’m done in hockey. I’m definitely in the job market, no question."
brian burke "I’m not changing how I do things. That’s not possible, I’m Irish. We’re stubborn … I’ll have to find a fit if there is one. If there’s not, then we’ll see what happens next. I haven’t gotten that far yet."
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thestar.com - Jan 12, 2013
Burke tells the Star he plans to help the team as consultant this season.
brian burke "I called the older kids on the way, but I wanted the little ones to hear it from me first,"
brian burke "They were okay. They just wanted to know if we’d have to move again. I said no."
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sbnation.com - Jan 11, 2013
Brian Burke stated that he was stunned by the Toronto Maple Leafs' decision to relieve him of his duties as team general manager. Burk made the comments in an interview with Damien Cox of the Toronto Star. Burke was en route to the airport on Wednesday morning when he received a phone call from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chief operating officer Tom Anselmi. Burke was told to come

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thestar.com - Jan 10, 2013
Surprise announcement, as NHL gears up to begin a shortened season post-lockout, ‘like a lightning bolt.’

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Jan 10, 2013
"Because if I don’t get this team in the playoffs in three years they’ll be all over me."
thestar.com - Jan 10, 2013
Bell, Rogers should have at least allowed Leafs GM Burke to finish this lockout-shortened season.
brian burke "Because if I don’t get this team in the playoffs in three years they’ll be all over me."

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thestar.com - Jan 10, 2013
During Brian Burke’s four-plus years on the Bay Street scene, Nonis often stood in as the club’s chief negotiator of trades and wooer of free agents.

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Jan 9, 2013
"everything he has done for this organization."
Jan 9, 2013
"bad for the brand."