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All That Whining In Vancouver
by Paul on 10/24/09 at 07:34 AM ET
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from Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail,
Despite an NHL-imposed gag order to cease and desist from public comments, Toronto Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke painted the rival Vancouver Canucks as whiners and tattletales yesterday.
Burke, the former Canucks GM who is returning to his former haunt for the first time since assuming leadership of the Maple Leafs in November, admitted yesterday that he erred in allowing a team-produced video – in which he floats inaccurate trade rumours about Vancouver players – to appear on the club’s website. But Burke also insinuated the Canucks are responsible for the brouhaha, and that the whole incident could have been settled privately had Vancouver GM Mike Gillis called him and not the NHL head office.
“All the commentary on this has come out of Vancouver,” Burke said on the eve of a showdown between the teams at GM Place tonight. “Not a word out of Toronto.”
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Hey Canuck fan, get over yourself. No one cares about the chip on your shoulder or your arrogantly self-absorbed way of being. You are an embarrassment to Canada. Burke is paid to sell stories and generate buzz. If Burke never said anything, you might actually have to lead a productive life rather than combing the internet to spew your garbage. If the Leafs affect your life so much, you need to reconsider what you’re doing with it. I feel nothing but pity for someone like you.
Posted by RIchard from Vancouver on 10/24/09 at 03:29 PM ET
Evilpens, you need to take a valium or something. What do you care? Honestly, I am no fan of Burke but he is what hockey needs to generate interest in the game. I am embarrassed by the behaviour of Canucks fans when it comes to the Leafs or anything Toronto. It makes us look like absolute losers.
Posted by Marco from Burnaby on 10/24/09 at 03:31 PM ET
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Posted by Evilpens on 10/24/09 at 07:38 AM ET