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Locke · 01-12-2013, 10:51 AM

Its very rare that we get to see a really candid press conference. Burke was clearly pissed, and this saga isnt over yet.

You could tell in his voice and body language how he was unhappy that, while they agreed to keep him on as a 'senior advisor' they then instantly pull the rug out from under his feet, AGAIN, by saying that hes an advisor to the board only and is not to be involved in hockey operations in any way.

We all know damned well that if that had been the original arrangment he'd never have accepted that. Primarily because the reason we all feel he lost his job is because he and the new board basically hate each other. They're not going to take advice from him and hes not going to want to advise them.

That and the fact that Burke is first and foremost a hockey guy, and a business guy second.

I thought the most telling quote was after his vulture analogy (paraphrasing):

"This whole situation was like being hit upside the head with a 2x4."

01-12-2013, 10:51 AM	#351
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	Its very rare that we get to see a really candid press conference. Burke was clearly pissed, and this saga isnt over yet. You could tell in his voice and body language how he was unhappy that, while they agreed to keep him on as a 'senior advisor' they then instantly pull the rug out from under his feet, AGAIN, by saying that hes an advisor to the board only and is not to be involved in hockey operations in any way. We all know damned well that if that had been the original arrangment he'd never have accepted that. Primarily because the reason we all feel he lost his job is because he and the new board basically hate each other. They're not going to take advice from him and hes not going to want to advise them. That and the fact that Burke is first and foremost a hockey guy, and a business guy second. I thought the most telling quote was after his vulture analogy (paraphrasing): "This whole situation was like being hit upside the head with a 2x4." __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.