Burkes Comments on Johnny G on Flames site

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by nik-

I'm just not sure the point of him saying it over and over. Yeah, we get it Burke, he's really small ... everyone knows at this point. So why keep saying it?

To get fans - and Gaudreau - used to the notion that he'll probably have to spend a season in the AHL and learn how not to get racked up by grown men who play hockey professionally.

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Small minded?

Not just small minded. Tiny minded.

[AcGold]

Originally Posted by nik-

I'm just not sure the point of him saying it over and over. Yeah, we get it Burke, he's really small ... everyone knows at this point. So why keep saying it?

Maybe someone asked

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by AcGold

Maybe someone asked

No - it's not a sound bite.
It's on the Flames website for a reason.
To temper fan expectations.
Perhaps to motivate JG even more.
Burke may have even told JG he'll be playing the tiny angle up, just because.
The alternative is the Oilers - who's management team pronounces every one of their prospects as a step away from being the best player in the game.