Tag: Brian Burke

Burke outlines what it will take to get Kaberle … Phaneuf to be new Leaf Captain … Would Flyers trade Carter for a frontline goalie?

David Shoatls of the Globe and Mail: Brian Burke confirmed yesterday that Dion Phaneuf will be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs haven't had a captain since Sundin left after the 2007-08 season. Francois Beauchemin and…

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Burke Talks about Leafs … Blues not going after Kovalchuk … Some Panthers could be shopped

Fan 590 Brian Burke Press Conference: Yesterday Brian Burke held a news conference discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs season, and what could happen going forward. Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Brian Burke's wish list "1. A Top-6 forward; 2.…

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Teemu Back? Kozlov Rips Coaches in Atlanta … Koivu Wants to Stay … Maple Leafs Coaches Safe

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: It's sounding more and more like Teemu Selanne might return to the Ducks next season and put off retirement for atleast one more season. •"If you had asked me two months ago, it would…

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Leafs Close Could be Close to Cap Next Year … Ice Edge Pulling Offer for Coyotes? Blue Jackets to Interview for Head Coaching Position … Kovalev Hurt

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't worried about the Leafs cap situation for next season. “I’m not worried about (the cap),” general manager Brian Burke said. “We’re not shackled here. I don’t think we’re…

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The Day after Deadline Day

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli had a frustrating day yesterday. Though he did bring in Dennis Seidenberg, and cleared out a little room to bring in a scoring forward, that forward never showed up. The…

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Tomas Kaberle Trade Rumors about to heat up

4:21 PM: Mark Seidel: "I apologize to all who follow my tweets but I was given info about Kaberle that was either incorrect or I was used but either way, im sorry" 2:36 PM: HendricksHockey: Caps looking at Kaberle. 2:35…

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Souray out with Broken Hand, More moves coming for Leafs? Kesler-Canucks talks on hold

Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Throwing a wrench in to the Edmonton Oilers and Sheldon Souray trade plans, is Souray's broken hand that he suffered fighting Jarome Iginla on Saturday. How long he'll be out is still unknown, but…

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Audio of Players Reactions in the Aftermath of Huge Trade

Feb. 3rd: Flames Coach, Brent Sutter, and GM, Darryl Sutter on FAN960 with Rob Kerr Feb. 1: Damien Cox of the Toronto Star talks with Gord Stellick and Don Landry Monday morning about the acquisitions of Dion Phaneuf and JS…

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Globe Sports talks some rumors on their Podcast, Lightning getting new owner that might want to move Vinny, Plenty of teams interested in Whitney

Globe Sports Podcast: A 1/2 hour podcast talking about the 'Hockey Summit' and the NHL's participation in the Olympics. They also talk about Dion Phaneuf, Ilya Kovalchuk, and other things happening on the trade front. Trade talk starts around the…

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Niedermayer staying with Ducks? Two Leafs wanting a trade, Red Wings injury situation, Lehtonen on the Block?

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: If the Ducks continue to gain ground on the last playoff spot, the decision for Scott Niedermayer staying in Anaheim becomes easier, he won't be going anywhere. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: A…

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It’s Time To Find Out About The “Monster”

I'm not the first to say this but I would like to add my voice to the gathering masses that just want the Toronto Maple Leafs to let Jonas Gustavsson play for the remainder of the season. It's time to…

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Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Rumors – Jan. 26th

Damien Cox, Don Landry and Gord Stellick on the FAN 590: Audio from yesterday mornings radio talk show. Talking about the Leaf game on Saturday night, and if Kaberle will waive his no-trade clause. Brian Burke on Hockey Central -…

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