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Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Burke has flat-out stated that he will not be talking to other GM's or FA's in regards to player transactions. He merely will be a sounding board for Jay and John to bounce ideas off of and for potential advice. It'll still be Jay and John's show regarding trades, FA signings, extensions, drafting/scouting etc. But it gives me comfort that they're directly reporting to a hockey guy now, instead of a businessman.
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I believed that when i saw the presser. I watched and listened to 5-6 individual interviews with Burke after the presser. He contradicted himself in almost every interview.
One interview, won't be scouting. Another interview, if a feel like going to scout, i am going to go and scout.
One interview, Feaster will come to him with trades. In another interview, if i have an idea for a transaction then i will tell Feaster what i am thinking.
On one tv interview he said that he would not be talking to the media. He ended the interview saying i will come back on your show any time you want me.
If anybody thinks Burke is going to just sit in a room, waiting for Feaster to pitch him an idea, so he can grade and critique it like a University professor , they are kidding themselves.
Also, Burke not only has close ties with some GM's, but he is close firends with some. Do you really think Feaster will do the talking on the phone when dealing with them? That would be stupid. You use every advantage you can get.