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Ex-GM Brian Burke rips Dylan Larkin for All-Star Game comment
The short version: Larkin said not to vote for him, because he'd rather have the days off, and other players deserve it more. Then Brian Burke tore him a new one, implying any player should walk on hot coals for such an honor.
But I support Larkin not wanting to go.
1) The All Star Game stopped being an honor a long time ago. Now it's a poor attempt at an exhibition, with a popularity contest thrown in for good measure.
2) Dylan is right to say other players deserve it more. So let a guy having a better season be at the game.
3) I've never been a fan of Brian Burke, so him going all righteous dictator in the media is just icing on the cake to take the other side of the debate.
But what do you think? Are you upset that Larkin doesn't want to attend? Is the All Star Game still a significant event for you?
The short version: Larkin said not to vote for him, because he'd rather have the days off, and other players deserve it more. Then Brian Burke tore him a new one, implying any player should walk on hot coals for such an honor.
But I support Larkin not wanting to go.
1) The All Star Game stopped being an honor a long time ago. Now it's a poor attempt at an exhibition, with a popularity contest thrown in for good measure.
2) Dylan is right to say other players deserve it more. So let a guy having a better season be at the game.
3) I've never been a fan of Brian Burke, so him going all righteous dictator in the media is just icing on the cake to take the other side of the debate.
But what do you think? Are you upset that Larkin doesn't want to attend? Is the All Star Game still a significant event for you?