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  • Brian Burke and All Star Balloting

    A couple things to discuss; Brian Burke and the All Star Ballot. First, everyone has heard the news by now that apparently Burke and MLSE have reached an agreement in principle that includes six seasons, $3 million U.S. per year, and full autonomy as general manager and president. In other words, the only responsibility Richard Peddie would have is in the only area he knows jack about, money. No more sports-related decisions for uncle penny-bags. Burke might be a little over-rated, as many sceptics...

  • Just a Matter of Time

    The Toronto Maple Leafs finished their unsuccessful road trip through western Canada with a loss to Kyle Wellwood and the Vancouver Canucks. They've struggled with inconsistent play recently and Vesa Toskala has been the biggest culprit. However, these concerns have been masked by the seemingly inevitable hiring of Brian Burke . After parting ways with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, it's probably just a matter of time before Brian Burke takes on the dual role of President and General Manager...