battleofcalifornia.blogspot.com - 11/24/2008
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Colorado Avalanche (9-10-0, t-12th in west) at Anaheim Ducks (11-8-3, t-4th in west) Ah, we finally arrive at the conclusary installment of Burke Week, a five-day gander back at the Anaheim legacy of Brian Burke. Part I: Defending three "bad" Burke moves that I don't think were that bad. ...
nypost.com - 11/23/2008
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Last updated: 5:23 am November 23, 2008 Posted:
4:18 am November 23, 2008 TAKE it for what...
it's worth, but you might want to know that Len Barrie, pres ident of the Lightning, has been telling people in the industry that Mats Sundin will be playing ...
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DON'T COUNT ON LIGHTNING STRIKE FOR SUNDIN - New ...
globesports.com - 11/26/2008
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The principals are all giving it the old
pshaw - it's not a done deal and all...
that - but Brian Burke will be running the Toronto Maple Leafs by the weekend.
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Expect sea change when Burke takes over
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Avalanche @ Ducks, Game 20 Preview
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... two, you can't complain too much. The key to beating the Ducks seems to be to contain their big three: Ryan Getzlaf, Cory Perry, and Teemu Selanne. Doesn't it sound easy? I'm not sure if they all play on the same line but they are 1-2-3 in scoring on the team and, looking at the stats, the Ducks don't have much forward scoring depth behind them. Starting Goaltenders Peter Budaj is in for the Avalanche and will likely square off against Giguere. (goaliepost.com) Game time The puck drops at 10:00 PM ET which is just ...
Let The Brian Burke Era Begin!...Friday
Pension Plan Puppets —
... Down Goes Brown makes the case for Burke
And Earl Sleek's great Brian Burke Week Series:
Brian Burke Week Part 1: Sleek defends three "bad" moves
Burke Week #2: Let's get critical!
Brian Burke Week Part III: Nothing but shout-outs
Burke Week #4: GM Lessons from a Cup Champ
Burke Week #5: Finale
After the ...
Ducks Gameday -- Mr. Burke's Wild Ride
Battle of California —
... clause, and I think there's payoff to those moves -- I know players are loathe to say anything controversial, but I haven't heard any player critical of Burke, even guys who have left under tough circumstances (Penner, McDonald, Schneider, Bertuzzi). Whether or not fans like or dislike what Brian Burke has to say, it does seem that players do respond favorably to it, and I think that perception is helpful in luring free agents to sign or players to re-sign.
Ducks Gameday—Burke Week #5: Finale -- random follow-up thoughts.
Basically, ...
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Bleacher Report - NHL 11/24/2008
The Dallas Stars continue to struggle, now ranking 14th in the west, and last in the division with two losses to the Los Angeles Kings, and then adding a shoot-out loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
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