Burke to step down
From The Rink —
... UPDATE TSN also reports that Burke is essentially a free agent and able to talk to other teams as of today, which leads me to believe he will not finish the season in Anaheim. ...
Bye Bye Burkie
Battle of California —
Well, so much for that Bucket List. I certainly didn't see this coming this fast, and I don't have much time for reaction today, but here's the link. I'll have a proper good-bye for the guy at some point, but for now, welcome to the new Ducks' GM, Bob Murray. Sleek = Stunned. Go Ducks. [Update, 11:40 am. Per the Star's Damien Cox (link via KK), Burke reportedly will stay on as a consultant with the Ducks until the end of this season. More to come after the press conference.]
Brian Burke Announcement
Pension Plan Puppets —
Mirtle emailed me to let me know that the Ducks have an important announcement relating to Brian Burke today.
Hopefully he doesn't come to Toronto.
2pm Update: As per TSN, Bob Murray will be taking over as GM of the Ducks. What does this mean for the Leafs? No one is sure yet.
2:10pm Update: As per Wikipedia, this is now official.
2:15pm Update: Earl Sleek chimes in:
I'll have a proper good-bye for the guy at some point, but for now, welcome to the new Ducks' GM, Bob Murray. Sleek = Stunned.
2:26pm Update: MF37 has the ...
Puck Headlines: Burke steps down; Ruutu gets suspended
Puck Daddy —
Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Let's start with the super mega breaking news: Bob Murray is taking over as GM of the Anaheim Ducks from Brian Burke, per TSN. More on that all afternoon. [TSN] • In case you missed it last night, that's the Ottawa Senators' Jarkko Ruutu introducing his elbow to Maxime Lapierre of the Montreal Canadiens. Ruutu was penalized, and waved to the Montreal crowd as he left the ice. ...
Brian Burke out as Ducks GM. What does this mean for YOU?
The Two-Line Pass —
Brian Burke has been let go as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks for no readily apparent reason.
Details to follow at the afternoon press conference, or so they say.
Interesting to note, though, that in this week’s Hockey Notes from the Boston Globe, Kevin Paul Dupont pondered what was next for Burkie, whose contract was up after this season. In fact, Burke even said he had a substantial offer on the table to return as Ducks GM. His return was unlikely, however, since, “Family issues, related to his first marriage, would be eased greatly if he worked closer to Boston, where he lived and worked for years as a ...
On the Beat: Burke out in Anaheim, Forsberg back in the news and the Canes get three players back tonight
IllegalCurve.com —
Here is what beat writers are saying this afternoon:
In surprising news, Bob Murray is taking over for Brian Burke as GM of the Anaheim Ducks. We are awaiting word as to the full details of this move.
Matt Cullen, Brandon Sutter and Joni Pitkanen will return to the Hurricanes line-up tonight. Great news for Canes fans as all three play integral roles on the hockey club.
Apparently Peter Forsberg has had yet another foot surgery. Who knows if he will ever return to the NHL.
Brenden Morrow is not going to be suspended for his instigator penalty last night in Los ...
Ruutu gone for two
Habs Inside/Out —
Jarkko Ruutu has been suspended two games for his elbow to the head of Maxim Lapierre last night (note BGL going toward Ruutu but impeded by the outstretched body of Max, which slows him down enough for Francis Bouillon to get there first).
This will make our own Eric Engels and a lot of other people happy.
Guy Carbonneau said after the game he hoped the league would review a flagrant head shot.
The league did, and Ruutu is gone ... till the next time.
• Brian Burke is out as GM in Anaheim. Next stop: Toronto.
Brian Burke Is Out Of Anaheim
Straight From the Arse —
Brian Burke is no longer the GM of the Anaheim Ducks. Reports are circulating that he will stay on as an advisor, but he can accept employment elsewhere without penalty. Cue up the Burke to the Leafs stories. Hopefully for the Leafs sake, this comes to fruition sooner rather than later. The Toronto media will be in heaven with ...
Burke no longer a Duck - Possible Leafs GM?
The Hockey Herald —
via TSN:
Brian Burke is out as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks and senior vice president of hockey operations Bob Murray is in.
Sources tell TSN Burke will remain in a senior advisory capacity with the Ducks for now but that the final word on any hockey operations decisions in Anaheim will be made by Murray. Sources say Burke will, in this advisory capacity, have the ability to freely negotiate future employment opportunities as a GM in the NHL.
That would pave the way for Burke to be hired as president and GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the days, weeks or months ahead, if the Leafs and Burke so desire. And there ...
Burke no longer GM of Ducks?
HockeyAnalysis.com —
Burke no longer GM of Ducks? November 12th, 2008 by David Johnson | Posted in Anaheim Ducks , Toronto Maple Leafs It seems that in about 20 minutes or so that the Ducks will announce that Brian Burke is no longer GM of the Ducks and that Bob Murray will take over . This isn’t really all that surprising considering that it has been rumoured for a long time that Brian Burke has a desire to work on the east coast closer to his family in Boston. Additionally, it has been rumoured for some time that Ducks ownership has had a very lucrative contract extension on the table for months now and it is likely that if Burke really wanted to ...
Our patience will achieve more than our force
Bitter Leaf Fan Page —
skip to main | skip to sidebar Bitter Leaf Fan Page A life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation... Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Our patience will achieve more than our force A Brian Burke update of sorts: TSN reports he's no longer the GM of the Anaheim Ducks . James Mirtle is tracking various news developments and reactions. PPP has a big comment thread going on... And thanks to the ol' cut and paste function, here's my take on Mr. Burke: Burke's poor cap management Burke's terrible draft history (look at 2002, yikes!) I'm not a fan of Burke, I ...
Brian Burke Steps Down As Ducks GM; Bob Murray Takes Over
FanHouse —
by Adam Gretz Filed under: Ducks, Maple Leafs, NHL GeneralThat sound you're hearing right about ... now, is the Toronto media working itself into a frenzy with the news that Brian Burke, the man they've been longing to take over the Maple Leafs, is now, in theory, a free agent. That's right, the Ducks announced today that Burke is stepping down from his position as General Manager and will be replaced by Bob Murray. Burke will stay on as a consultant for the rest of the season. From Bob McKenzie of TSN: Sources tell TSN Burke will remain in a ...
Burke Steps Down as Ducks GM.
Spector's blog listings. —
After over a year of speculation over the future plan of general manager Brian Burke, the Anaheim Ducks have called a press conference for 3:30 pm ET Wednesday to announce he'll be stepping down from his management duties with the team and will be replaced by Ducks senior VP of hockey operations Bob Murray. ...
The loyalty, legacy and short-lived limbo of Brian Burke
Puck Daddy —
Listening to Brian Burke speak today -- and this is in no way intended to be an indictment of his dedication as a parent -- you get the feeling that he'd almost rather have fresh ink on a new contract with the Anaheim Ducks than relocate back east to be with his family. That said, his message was clear: Blood is thicker than the desire to fit Beauchemin and Pahlsson under the cap next season, evidently. I believe him when he says it's "the toughest decision of his life" to begin the process of leaving the Ducks, because a professional comfort level is difficult to maintain when you've got kids three time ...
ALFIE SMASH
Scarlett Ice —
... going again. That being said, I sort of found it hilarious how he was lapping it up as he was booed off the ice. The boys are back on the ice Thursday and Alex Auld will be back in net. You guys had better not hang him out to dry again, boys. And I'm really sorry you guys are pissed off I made you sleep on the couch, but let this be a lesson for next time, okay? I'm glad you guys seem to at least show you care that you're sucking marbles though. Oh yeah, Burke, Ducks. Whatever.
The Game Day Skate for Thursday, November 13th
Four Habs Fans —
Bullet points for what you missed while having nightmares of a poisonous ceasar salad... Luongo's shutout streak comes to an end, 'Nucks lose 2-1 in a shootout; Brian Burke no longer Ducks GM, Leafs Nation waits for his arrival with either fear or a tingly feeling; Boston and Buffalo both win to keep the Northeast division nice and clusterfucky; A Washington Capital gets five points in a 5-1 win over the Canes to take over the NHL scoring lead. No, not him, the other one; In case you missed it in the comments yesterday, Jarkko Ruutu got 2 games for the elbow on Mad ...
