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Old 01-02-2014, 09:41 AM   #199
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Originally Posted by moon View Post
I don't really see it that way at all and Burke's responsibility is to give his honest opinion on guys, especially guys he has personally interacted with not be concerned with Bobby Ryan's feelings.

Other GM's had harsh things to say about other guys not just Ryan. The Bufuglien comments probably didn't make him feel great.
As a GM in the league (before a team usa exec), i think there is some value in having a level of respect from the players. His comments, especially subjective/personal jabs at a player, should have been done behind closed doors with the team USA decision makers, that's what his role is.

His comments, which basically were just insulting a player almost personally, serve absolutely no purpose whatsoever.
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