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Five General Managers That Are Better Then Brian Burke

 
Even at the beginning of the season, all I hear still on hockey shows is about Brian Burke coming to Toronto. I'll admit, he is a good GM and has made a good team in the Anaheim Ducks, but still he is easily not the best. There are many other GM's that I would much rather have in Toronto who are also better at building teams. Here ia a few GMs that I think are much better at their jobs then Brian Burke. 1. Ken Holland, Detroit Red Wings When Ken Holland inherited the team in 1997, the Detroit Red Wings just came off a Stanley Cup championship. He was told when he was hired to keep the team as a top contender in the NHL. Ken Holland has not only done that, he has surpassed all expectations and has brought three more championships, four more President Trophies, and eight Central Division titles ove a 12 year span. He has kept the team intact with a lot of good veteran talent while being able to inject young talent through consistent low draft choices. He is easily the best GM in the league ... (link)

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