In the bigger picture beyond this situation, that's why a guy like Brian Burke is such an important figure in the game. Cranky and rugged "truculence" Brian Burke, yet he's got one of the most genuinely loving and accepting hearts in the sport and is a wonderful ally for driving forward inclusiveness in hockey. Just to have one of the tough old hockey execs (and a widely respected one at that) be such a staunch supporter of equality is super important and I'm glad we had him around here for several years.
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