Burke at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce

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Talking about the draft:

Roger Millions @RogMillions · 20m
#Flames Brian Burke speaking @CalgaryChamber breakfast. Will he say #Flames are intent on moving up in NHL Draft? About to speak.



Roger Millions @RogMillions · 1m
Burke mentions..Sam Reinhart says " he's Einstein on the ice." on Bennett..I don't give a #### if he can't do pull ups. I like him.

Roger Millions @RogMillions · 13s
Burke adds he thinks for the first time in a while teams will draft for specific positional needs and not just the best athlete. #Flames

Roger Millions @RogMillions · 18s
Burke says #Flames Brad Treliving will be adding to his management staff in the next couple of days...look for AGM..

update 1:
Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie · 9m
Burke on the draft: we might take a Nick Ritchie because we need a big winger.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke "Poirier just had shoulder surgery. Won't see him next season right away. That's a blow. Thought Poirier would have a chance in camp.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke " Thinks both Poirier and Klimchuk will both play in the NHL. Likes them both.

update 2:
Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke on Leon Draisaitl..big talented guy. Plays well in his position. In classic Burke fashion..."Draisaitl has a big ass".

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke..was asked. "when will first openly Gay player be in NHL. I think the first athlete coming out will have a warm reception".

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie
Burke: we have the finest state of the art 1988 building. We need a new building. #flames

update 4:

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke "feels first openly Gay NHLer coming out will happen sooner than most think." Stats prove there are a number of Gay players now.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke on a new building in Calgary.."It has to happen...it's gonna happen". just does not know when. #Flames

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie
Burke on the acquiring another 1st round pick: I don't know.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke does not believe #Flames Brad Treliving would trade for another first round choice this draft. But adds you never know.

update 5:
Ian Campbell @news_ian · 49m
"I love it here, the ownership is phenomenal and my goal would be to stay in Calgary as long as they will have me" Burke @NHLFlames #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 51m
Burke says there is a big epidemic of shoulder surgeries right now across the @NHL - @NHLFlames @CalgaryChamber #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 52m
"I had a parade in Anaheim, I intend to have one here" - Brian Burke @NHLFlames @CalgaryChamber #yyc



Ian Campbell @news_ian · 1h
Burke says the biggest blessing we have right now in the @NHL is the salary cap - it's enlisted dynasties & given teams a chance to compete

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 1h
The Cdn dollar he adds has also presented problems for teams here because players are paid in American but revenue is in Cdn dollars #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 1h
A loss of one cent can cost team $600,000 #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 1h
"I didn't hire Bob Hartley but I'm glad he's here" - @NHLFlames Brian Burke #yyc @CalgaryChamber

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 1h
Burke calls Gary Bettman a wonderful guy and a genius @CalgaryChamber @NHLFlames #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 1h
"My goal for the summer is to increase the hostility quotient" Brian Burke on @NHLFlames @CalgaryChamber #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 59m
Loves TV timeouts because they're time for our fans to get a beer and go to the washroom - Burke @NHLFlames @CalgaryChamber #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 57m
Burke - punish the guys who cross the line but don't take hitting out of the game @NHLFlames @CalgaryChamber #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 55m
Free agency is a place where you're not going to get a player that makes a dramatic difference on your team - Burke @NHLFlames #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 45m
Burke says he doesn't know when we'll see the first openly gay player in @NHL - "we have gay players I'm hockey they just haven't come out "

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 44m
Burke "I think that player will find a much warmer reception than he thinks he will" @NHLFlames @CalgaryChamber #yyc


Ian Campbell @news_ian · 43m
"We have the best state of the art arena for 1988" Burke speaking on need to replace the Saddledome @NHLFlames yyc


Ian Campbell @news_ian · 42m
"There is absolutely no reason why Edmonton should get something state of the art and we have to play in a 1988 building" @NHLFlames #yyc

Ian Campbell @news_ian · 40m
Burke says @NHLFlames are in the market for a back-up goalie #yyc @CalgaryChamber

update 6:
Roger Millions @RogMillions
Final on Burke. #Flames "made the call to Florida about #1." he didn't seem overly optimistic IMO

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie
For context on Burke referring to Bennett, Ritchie etc it was about best player vs org need. Not tipping hand on who Flames will take.

[Vinny01]

Awesome I am really hoping for one of the Sam's at 4.

Excited for the season ticket holders went on Monday

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Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke says hit on Carey Price by Chris Kreider of Rangers in East Semi. "I don't think it was accidental.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke.."if we #Flames can do things in the off season, I don't think the playoffs are out of reach."

[the_only_turek_fan]

I wish I was there right now. I really want to see BB at a live event.

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Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie · 9m
Burke on the draft: we might take a Nick Ritchie because we need a big winger.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke "Poirier just had shoulder surgery. Won't see him next season right away. That's a blow. Thought Poirier would have a chance in camp.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke " Thinks both Poirier and Klimchuk will both play in the NHL. Likes them both.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Awesome I am really hoping for one of the Sam's at 4.

Excited for the season ticket holders went on Monday

I am going to the 17th evening one. I also can't wait. I know it is only 3 weeks away but I just want the draft to be here already.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I am going to the 17th evening one. I also can't wait. I know it is only 3 weeks away but I just want the draft to be here already.

Wooah!?!? What is happening on the 17th?

EDIT: Nevermind.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie · 9m
Burke on the draft: we might take a Nick Ritchie because we need a big winger.

oh Burkie

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie · 9m
Burke on the draft: we might take a Nick Ritchie because we need a big winger.

Haha, djsFlames is not going to have a pleasant morning.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie · 9m
Burke on the draft: we might take a Nick Ritchie because we need a big winger.

I think it is time we all prepare for this being the likely scenario.

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Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke on Leon Draisaitl..big talented guy. Plays well in his position. In classic Burke fashion..."Draisaitl has a big ass".

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Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke..was asked. "when will first openly Gay player be in NHL. I think the first athlete coming out will have a warm reception".

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie
Burke: we have the finest state of the art 1988 building. We need a new building. #flames

[SebC]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie · 9m
Burke on the draft: we might take a Nick Ritchie because we need a big winger.

[handgroen]

keep it coming Roger.
absolutely love how candid Burke is at speaking engagements.

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Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke "feels first openly Gay NHLer coming out will happen sooner than most think." Stats prove there are a number of Gay players now.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke on a new building in Calgary.."It has to happen...it's gonna happen". just does not know when. #Flames

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie
Burke on the acquiring another 1st round pick: I don't know.

Ryan Leslie @theryanleslie
Burke on draft: there is an unbelievable flurry on that #1 pick.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke "with Florida announcing they would trade #1 overall. "There's an unbelievable amount of activity because of it. Usually quiet now.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke "feels first openly Gay NHLer coming out will happen sooner than most think." Stats prove there are a number of Gay players now.

As has been stated before, stats don't prove this at all. It assumes that NHLers are a representative sample of the general population.

Having said that, Burke might know something we don't and be using this as cover.

[Vulcan]

I only see us drafting Richie if we move down, say with Toronto.

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Originally Posted by sureLoss

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke on Leon Draisaitl..big talented guy. Plays well in his position. In classic Burke fashion..."Draisaitl has a big ass".

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Roger Millions @RogMillions
Burke does not believe #Flames Brad Treliving would trade for another first round choice this draft. But adds you never know.

[Erick Estrada]

His pointed comments on the need of a new building is interesting. I wish the organization would come out with some news on their intentions as it's gone very quiet over the last 12 months.