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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Now talking Olympics. Burke supports it but says no insurance is big deal. But says players could have avoided this and disingenuous to now blame it on league/owners. Players had chance to go by separating Olympics and Intl hockey schedule, incl WC, from CBA so they could always go. Remove ability of NHL to make that decision, players said no.
Beijing isn't a sure thing with no insurance even though growing game is important. Reiterates he wants players to be there.
Bettman contract up after next CBA will Burke be next commish? Burke says first he heard of it. Burke says no, Bill Daly should get the job. Wants Flames to be last stop for him.
That's about it. Maybe 5 minutes long.
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Here is the video link to Burkes appearance with Jay and Dan.
http://www.tsn.ca/jay-and-dan/video/...-burke~1208189
And another Jay and Dan clip where they debate the possibility of the Flames relocating.
http://www.tsn.ca/jay-and-dan/video/...locate~1207950
(caution - its a pretty heated debate - Jay and Dan style)