Burke on the Hamilton rumors - one "idiot" GM started the rumors

[devo22]

Originally Posted by MarkGio

Which insider said that the Flames were shopping Hamilton?

not sure anybody really went that far. I believe Kypreos, McKenzie and all the others just said they'd listen to/entertain offers, but not actively shop him.

[Blarg]

Much more graceful than Bambi, yeah?

[drewtastic]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

The slow-mo part reminded me precisely of Jonas Hiller last season, if the croc was the puck and the antelope was Hiller.

Wasn't going to watch this vid until this comment. So I did.

(...And the comment was accurate.)

[Roof-Daddy]

237 lbs!?!

He's listed at 210, that's quite a difference but such a specific number that you wouldn't think Burke pulled it out of his arse.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

237 lbs!?!

He's listed at 210, that's quite a difference but such a specific number that you wouldn't think Burke pulled it out of his arse.

It was said he beefed up over the summer. I think it has shown too, he's definitely more physically involved.

[Badgers Nose]

When the on ice product is sometimes not that good, at least we can count on Burkie to provide some entertainment. To say that on Toronto radio is pretty entertaining!

[tvp2003]

Burke = Truculence

[FireGilbert]

Haha, gotta love Burke. Does this mean the 2016/2017 Ridiculous Hamilton Rumour thread will go back to being the 2016/2017 Trade Speculation and Rumour thread?

Also, I am wondering why a GM would spread something like this but I guess some people are just trolls.

[Flash Walken]

Hamilton is deceptively physical, part of being a big guy.

He doesn't have to do much to lay a punishing hit and I think this season he's had at least one bone-rattler per game. They aren't phaneuf or regehr explosions but the guy is massive and moves quickly.

Besides, the game isn't played like that anymore. Hamilton hits in the vein of a larry robinson or denis potvin. Hip-on-Hip Bone Rattlers.

https://youtu.be/mg1ipwZNXLg?t=468

Thanks to AC for having something like this at the ready.

[jg13]

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Hamilton is deceptively physical, part of being a big guy.

He doesn't have to do much to lay a punishing hit and I think this season he's had at least one bone-rattler per game. They aren't phaneuf or regehr explosions but the guy is massive and moves quickly.

Besides, the game isn't played like that anymore. Hamilton hits in the vein of a larry robinson or denis potvin. Hip-on-Hip Bone Rattlers.

https://youtu.be/mg1ipwZNXLg?t=468

Thanks to AC for having something like this at the ready.

On top of that I think he has actually tried to be even more physical this year, especially early on in the season.

[Calgary4LIfe]

I wouldn't doubt Hamilton's weight at 237 - I see him listed at 6'5" and 6'6". He doesn't look 'skinny' to me. Really tough to say. I mean, Kanzig is 6'6" and was 239, and he looked huge. Jankowski at 6'4" and 210 looks thin (not skinny, but thin). Really difficult to guess weights.

I tried to look up what his draft combine weight was out of curiosity, and didn't find it, but apparently Hamilton is a fitness nut. He did well at the combine:
http://www.topendsports.com/sport/ic...sults-2011.htm

The "Next Ones" by THW had him listed at 193 in their draft preview - was interesting to read about him and how close they were on what he would turn out (though one can hardly say Hamilton is a finished product at 23). They seemed pretty spot on, though I would say he will become a top-pairing defender.
http://thehockeywriters.com/the-next...big-blueliner/

I didn't know both his parents were Olympians, and that he was a smart cookie in the OHL.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Sec218

He reminds you of Joe Colborne?

[sss1]

I don't see any reference of the word 'idiot' in the article. Why is it in the title?

[devo22]

^ here's the Sportsnet interview where he says idiot.

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Here is Burke on Sportsnet 590:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/b...milton-rumour/

pretty much says the same things. calls the other gm an "idiot"

says they moved heaven and earth to beat out 12 other teams to get Hamilton from the Bruins and gave up 3 very high draft picks

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I wouldn't doubt Hamilton's weight at 237 - I see him listed at 6'5" and 6'6". He doesn't look 'skinny' to me. Really tough to say. I mean, Kanzig is 6'6" and was 239, and he looked huge. Jankowski at 6'4" and 210 looks thin (not skinny, but thin). Really difficult to guess weights.

I tried to look up what his draft combine weight was out of curiosity, and didn't find it, but apparently Hamilton is a fitness nut. He did well at the combine:
http://www.topendsports.com/sport/ic...sults-2011.htm

The "Next Ones" by THW had him listed at 193 in their draft preview - was interesting to read about him and how close they were on what he would turn out (though one can hardly say Hamilton is a finished product at 23). They seemed pretty spot on, though I would say he will become a top-pairing defender.
http://thehockeywriters.com/the-next...big-blueliner/

I didn't know both his parents were Olympians, and that he was a smart cookie in the OHL.

If I'm not mistaken, didn't Hamilton win the Scholastic Award?

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

If I'm not mistaken, didn't Hamilton win the Scholastic Award?

Yes he did in 2011

[flames_fan_down_under]

Just listened to that clip and let me tell you was it ever pleasing to hear him lay it out like that. Everything he said was pure truth.

[Corral]

Burke is entertainment for the masses, but I wouldn't put much stock in what he says publicly like this. I suspect he supported his pal Ron Wilson as Leafs coach just before firing him shortly thereafter back in 2012 or so. The Flames have shopped Dougie Hamilton and didn't like the offers. Done.

[Racki]

Dougie Hamilton is going to look so good next year paired up with Karl Alzner