Burke new Leafs GM & President

[hammerbillsfan]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=257760&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main

The National Hockey League's worst-kept secret is finally out of the bag, as the Toronto Maple Leafs introduced Brian Burke as their new president and general manager on Saturday.

''You're talking about the Vatican if you're Catholic, you're talking the centre of the hockey universe, you're talking about one of the most important jobs in hockey running the Toronto Maple Leafs,'' Burke said. ''It's a dream job.''

Burke will reportedly earn $3 million annually on a six-year deal. He replaces Cliff Fletcher, who was hired as interim general manager following the firing of John Ferguson in January.

[RockStar36]

Re: Burke new Leafs GM & President

No shock. I think within a year or two Toronto will be competitive again.

[hammerbillsfan]

Re: Burke new Leafs GM & President

I'm guessing 2 but Wilson has what little he has to work with now working hard.

[SabreEleven]

Re: Burke new Leafs GM & President

Now what excuse will the Maple Leafs give when they still suck in 3 to 4 years?

[Nighthawk]

Re: Burke new Leafs GM & President

That team WILL be good in a year or two. Burke knows how to build a winner and knows what wins in this league. Our FO, on the other hand, not so much.

[SABURZFAN]

Re: Burke new Leafs GM & President

he's about 107 miles off from the CENTER of the hockey universe.