[News] Brian Burke Fired - Nonis hired

[WilderPegasus]

Brian Burke is much better at promoting Brian Burke than he is at building a winning NHL team.

Great self promoter. Average GM.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Probably none that would satisfy you.

Well any proof...would be proof....I will let the "great" Jean Chretian explain it further...

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven.

[d_phaneuf]

this couldn't be better for the Canucks, if the firing did have to do with him following his principles on those long term deals (which is admirable) than it can open a bidding war between the Leafs/Florida now

[sureLoss]

RT @DarrenDreger: Timing of Burke dismissal very odd. He and all brass were at Marlies game last night in Hamilton. Truth will surface. Something fishy.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Bobby

Say what you will about the Canucks...The way Gilman has skirted the cap for that team is nothing short of amazing.

Oh, bah. I was thinking you were referring to Burke for some dumb reason.

[Erick Estrada]

If I'm Luongo I would simply not choose to waive my NTC and hedge my time for a buyout within the next two years so he could be UFA. It would be difficult to go to Toronto knowing the GM got fired for not wanting to trade for you. If he fails there which is verly likely considering that's what the Leafs do there are going to be more knives than there were in Vancouver.

[Wood]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

What are Burke's 3 best trades?

The Phaneuf deal is an obvious one

I like the trade that got them Lombardi and Franson for next to nothing, Franson has huge potential IMO and has proved it at the NHL level.

J.M. Liles for a second looks pretty good

To add I think the Schenn trade will work out for both teams, the Leafs are much better off with JVR instead of Schenn. Also at the time of the deal Versteeg for a first second and third was a good trade

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I think the Leafs have made a mistake here. They're taking on one of the longest contracts in the league, and I really don't think Luongo will do that great behind that defence.

Add to that, they must be giving up a king's ransom now. Gillis knows the Leafs can't turn back, and now could be asking for even more.

Certainly Kadri's gone, but how extreme could it go?

Rielly?

Rielly and Gardiner would be there only untouchables I imagine

I would be shocked if the Canucks got one of them

[Johnny Rotten]

Originally Posted by Mike F

I just pray he doesn't end up landing a regular job with TSN or HNIC.

Don't ruin hockey for me when it's just come back.

I actually wouldn't mind seeing him on the tele'...I think he's more credible than Mike Milbury or Pierre McGuire. That may not be saying much, though.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

this couldn't be better for the Canucks, if the firing did have to do with him following his principles on those long term deals (which is admirable) than it can open a bidding war between the Leafs/Florida now

With that contract and the new Luongo rule, you might get a bidding war, but you still aren't getting the farm.

[nik-]

haha, how terrifying must this be for Leaf fans. Not so much that Burke is gone but, if the rumours are true, that the ownership wanted Luongo so bad that they'd fire the GM over it. Vancouver almost has them over a barrel now, I'm sure some horrible overpayment is impending.

[getbak]

Jay Onrait ‏@JayOnrait

I think more Canadian sports media people would be chirping new MLSE owners for Burke firing if they didn't all work for those same owners.

Sad but true.

[Tinordi]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Well any proof...would be proof....I will let the "great" Jean Chretian explain it further...

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven.

I thanked this because it's my favourite political quote of all time.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

If I'm Luongo I would simply not choose to waive my NTC and hedge my time for a buyout within the next two years so he could be UFA. It would be difficult to go to Toronto knowing the GM got fired for not wanting you. If he fails there are going to be more knives than there were in Vancouver.

As has been mentioned 1000x times

Luongo has said he would waive it, doesn't want to do wrong by the Canucks

but even if it comes to it

Luongo won't except a trade to _____, then the Canucks Waive him and he gets picked up by the team in 30th instantly

[Bobby]

New Leaf GM: Laurence Gilman

New NHL commish: Brian Burke

New Leafs goalie: Roberto Luongo

My guess.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

this couldn't be better for the Canucks, if the firing did have to do with him following his principles on those long term deals (which is admirable) than it can open a bidding war between the Leafs/Florida now

The Panthers aren't idiots. They had Luigi before and they would not want him again, no matter how persistent his wife is. Markstrom is 10 times the goalie Luigi is.

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by Bobby

Also, further guessing from me.

Burke will be new NHL commish.

LOL. All the anti-Bettman media types, players, PA staff and average fans will be begging for Bettman to come back.

[EddyBeers]

This is probably bad news for the Flames, I bet the Canucks are asking for a ridiculous package like Gardiner, Bozek and a first or something and the Leafs are probably willing to fork it over.

[RedMileDJ]

https://twitter.com/RogMillions/stat...71143237861376

You AB based Leaf fans will want to be glued to Sportsnet 11:45am MT for News Conference explaining Brian Burke's dismissal!

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

With that contract and the new Luongo rule, you might get a bidding war, but you still aren't getting the farm.

I don't expect it, and the Luongo Rule as explained by LeBrun isn't bad at all unless he retires in the next 5 years (which he won't)

but they level of young player they get back, probably just went up

no one expects the farm or a teams top prospect