MapleLeafs9
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TSN: Brian Burke sit down interview w/ James Duthie (Burke Thread)
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Rare Jewel
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I just finished watching it came here to see if there was thread.
I'm going miss the big Irish bugger.
I wish him the best.
p.s Duthie is class as well
I'm going miss the big Irish bugger.
I wish him the best.
p.s Duthie is class as well
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I like how Duthie doesn't force the answers, if he says I can't say that duthie accepts it. Seems that Burke took the Advisor job thinking it would be hockey operations though 
And lol Wilson dissapearing to his boat and golfing
And lol Wilson dissapearing to his boat and golfing
Crispy Crust
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I like how Duthie doesn't force the answers, if he says I can't say that duthie accepts it. Seems that Burke took the Advisor job thinking it would be hockey operations though
And lol Wilson dissapearing to his boat and golfing
firstemperor
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Personally, I very much enjoy his persona and his capabilities outside his role in hockey operations (only part I dislike is he could be more professional with the media, he acts like that isn't as important of a job as what he refers to as interactions with his staff, etc) because the media at the end of the day, is an extension of his relationship to the fans. The reason I have been so adamant in support of his firing is because he's failed in all of the above in his 4 horrendous years (W/L, asset accumulation, to name a few) thus far yet some apologetics will try to point to anything to further their narrative.
Makes absolutely no sense, but I kinda had the same feeling as I was watching the presser.
Im Old Gregggg
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**** im still so dissapointed with this, I loved burkes style and we didnt give him enough time..... firing gms every 4 years gets you no where, he was the right man for the job in this type of market and he has been **** on by alot of people on here, i still feel (like in vancouver) in the next 3-5 years from now we will finally see the benefits he left us with and will miss him
**** ROGERS AND **** BELL!
**** ROGERS AND **** BELL!
Alain Racette
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Duthie is pure class - great interviewer.
Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, James Duthie... TSN has such a great staff of hockey personalities.
Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, James Duthie... TSN has such a great staff of hockey personalities.
crump
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You know, when he asked him about Luongo, I didn't get the sense that it wasn't talked about, he still pulled the old "player is under contract" answer, but there is something there , which actually makes me a little nervous.
DeathToAllButMetal
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Me too. Had such high hopes for Burke. Loved the way he came in. But he lost his way early on. If he'd just shut up and been more patient. Instead, he loved the spotlight too much, got into all those unnecessary public fights, and tried to rush building the team with that very ill-advised Kessel deal. I'm sad about how this all worked out, as well, but like you, this had to happen. No light at the end of the tunnel. Gotta make a change.
firstemperor
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After re-watching his presser and interview I am more convinced that this "branding" issue that the new management had with Burke is overblown. And by that, I mean, the suggestion he was fired purely because of his branding. To use Burke's own words, he wouldn't have been sitting there at the presser today (i.e fired), had he won games (i.e gotten results). This strongly suggests it was a two sided coin- he didn't do anywhere close to enough in hockey operations and his unprofessional and uncharismatic nature with the media did him no good as well.
I can completely see why management would feel that way about their branding as well, at the end of the day, speaking to the media is an extension of your relationship with the fans. Clearly, Burke did not treat it as such- and instead pointed to his duties with "his staff, termination of contracts, etc." as being matters that required a higher level of professionalism instead. In that sense, it's like a "pick and choose scenario", which just couldn't work for new management. Not that any of that matters to me. I care about what he did on the ice and the results, not only did he fail miserably on the win-losses column but his asset accumulation was terrible. Guy got 4 years. Can't find much positives or rationale to keep his job besides his work in the community, which he admits himself is secondary.
I can completely see why management would feel that way about their branding as well, at the end of the day, speaking to the media is an extension of your relationship with the fans. Clearly, Burke did not treat it as such- and instead pointed to his duties with "his staff, termination of contracts, etc." as being matters that required a higher level of professionalism instead. In that sense, it's like a "pick and choose scenario", which just couldn't work for new management. Not that any of that matters to me. I care about what he did on the ice and the results, not only did he fail miserably on the win-losses column but his asset accumulation was terrible. Guy got 4 years. Can't find much positives or rationale to keep his job besides his work in the community, which he admits himself is secondary.
DeathToAllButMetal
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Not a chance in hell. Way too much pride in the MLSE office. These aren't kids in there, no matter what people think of what just happened. I can't see Burke going back for round two in Toronto, either. Way too much ego and pride. After a little break, he'll be glad to be out of the pressure cooker. And in the summer, he'll be off for another GM job or something with the league and he won't look back.
The Apologist
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Pure class. Hockey guy through and through. I hope he lands on his feet sooner rather than later. At least he's outta this gong show now. Look back and laugh Brian, look back and laugh.
Story about Dreger: Live only a few streets away from him, and he was at a local restaurant in the bar part, and one of my friend's moms went to talk to him and he kinda flaked her off like he was better than her.. Not a great outside-of-hockey personality lol.
Marcel Cousineau
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McCowan was right. Look at how Rogers runs the Jays - very hands off, they let their execs do their thing. Nadir will open the pocketbooks when deemed necessary and doesn't interfere with day-to-day operations. Look at Rogers corporate culture, very laid back.
I can vouch somewhat as an employee of Bell, on the other hand they are very much the opposite. Very structured, very polished, but very 'my way or the highway' style of leadership. Their execs tow this line to the T, and they very much frown upon dissidents.
The board didn't necessarily have a problem with Burke. George Cope, on the other hand, would be the person most likely to have issues with Burke's management style as it is very un-BCE.
Todd Skill
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I used to live in Brooklin and met him at the dry cleaners. He came off as a really good dude in our brief conversation. Not sure what was expected of him at the bar, but maybe he just wanted to enjoy his drink.
