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browna · 01-03-2014, 10:51 AM

I thought it odd on how frank that article was at the time I was reading it, and would've assumed/thought something that behind the scenes would've passed through someone on Team USA's filter, first.

I am sure (given the Thornton thing earlier this year) beat reporters (which Burnside is) hear a lot of stuff that isn't for public consumption...and for their own self preserverence, don't dare publish that stuff.

But, who cares. Burke said what he was going to say to who he, and others, thought was behind a closed door audience, and he's probably said worse things face to face to players (albiet not as publicly). He doesn't have to apologize for anything...I'd be surprised if Burnside gets any more scoops in the league now though.

01-03-2014, 10:51 AM	#355
browna Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I thought it odd on how frank that article was at the time I was reading it, and would've assumed/thought something that behind the scenes would've passed through someone on Team USA's filter, first. I am sure (given the Thornton thing earlier this year) beat reporters (which Burnside is) hear a lot of stuff that isn't for public consumption...and for their own self preserverence, don't dare publish that stuff. But, who cares. Burke said what he was going to say to who he, and others, thought was behind a closed door audience, and he's probably said worse things face to face to players (albiet not as publicly). He doesn't have to apologize for anything...I'd be surprised if Burnside gets any more scoops in the league now though.