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    Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland (L) and Toronto Maple Leafs President Brian Burke attend a news conference at the Detroit Tigers Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan February 9, 2012, announcing the hosting of the Maple Leafs by the Red...

    Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland (L) and Toronto Maple Leafs President Brian Burke attend a news conference at the Detroit Tigers Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan February 9, 2012, announcing the hosting of the Maple Leafs by the Red... View Photo »

  2. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago
    Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs President & General Manager Brian Burke speak at a news conference to announce the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. The...

    Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs President & General Manager Brian Burke speak at a news conference to announce the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. The... View Photo »

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago
    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, and head coach Ron Wilson prepare to watch the bout between Constantinos Phillippou and Jared Hamman during UFC 140 in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011.

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, and head coach Ron Wilson prepare to watch the bout between Constantinos Phillippou and Jared Hamman during UFC 140 in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. View Photo »

  4. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago
    Nashville Predators general manager David Poile, left, walks with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, after a memorial service for former Predators NHL hockey player Wade Belak on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn. Belak was...

    Nashville Predators general manager David Poile, left, walks with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, after a memorial service for former Predators NHL hockey player Wade Belak on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn. Belak was... View Photo »

  5. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago
    Brynn Thompson, 10, of Smyrna, Ga. , avoids Brian Burke's dragon during the Dragon*Con parade on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Atlanta. The 25th annual science fiction convention draws thousands of participants to downtown Atlanta.

    Brynn Thompson, 10, of Smyrna, Ga. , avoids Brian Burke's dragon during the Dragon*Con parade on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Atlanta. The 25th annual science fiction convention draws thousands of participants to downtown Atlanta. View Photo »

  6. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke walks with comedian Rick Mercer (R) during the Gay Pride Parade in Toronto, July, 3, 2011. Brian Burke marches in memory of his openly gay son Brendan Burke after he passed away in a car accident last year.

    Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke walks with comedian Rick Mercer (R) during the Gay Pride Parade in Toronto, July, 3, 2011. Brian Burke marches in memory of his openly gay son Brendan Burke after he passed away in a car accident last year. View Photo »

  7. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago
    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 25: General manager Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs answers questions after day two of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 25, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota.

    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 25: General manager Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs answers questions after day two of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 25, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota. View Photo »

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke poses with Stuart Percy, his team's second pick of the first round, at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke poses with Stuart Percy, his team's second pick of the first round, at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. View Photo »

  9. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (R) talks with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St Pauls, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (R) talks with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St Pauls, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. View Photo »

  10. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago
    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: 22nd overall pick Tyler Biggs by the Toronto Maple Leafs stands onstage for a photo with President & General Manager Brian Burke (L) and a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at...

    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: 22nd overall pick Tyler Biggs by the Toronto Maple Leafs stands onstage for a photo with President & General Manager Brian Burke (L) and a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at... View Photo »

  11. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    Tyler Biggs shakes hands with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke after being picked in the first round at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

    Tyler Biggs shakes hands with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke after being picked in the first round at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. View Photo »

  12. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    Tyler Biggs (C) poses for a picture with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (L) at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

    Tyler Biggs (C) poses for a picture with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (L) at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. View Photo »

  13. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    Tyler Biggs puts on a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey as general manager Brian Burke watches at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

    Tyler Biggs puts on a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey as general manager Brian Burke watches at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. View Photo »

  14. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago
    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: President and GM Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota.

    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: President and GM Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota. View Photo »

  15. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago
    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke addresses the media during a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday April 12, 2011.

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke addresses the media during a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday April 12, 2011. View Photo »

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About Brian Burke

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Brian P. Burke (born June 30, 1955 in Providence, Rhode Island) is the President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the General Manager for the United States national men's ice hockey team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Full Article

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  1. Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs President & General Manager Brian Burke speak at a news conference to announce the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs President & General Manager Brian Burke speak at a news conference to announce the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the...

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  2. Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, and head coach Ron Wilson prepare to watch the bout between Constantinos Phillippou and Jared Hamman during UFC 140 in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, and head coach Ron Wilson prepare to watch the bout between Constantinos Phillippou and Jared Hamman during UFC 140 in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011.

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  3. Nashville Predators general manager David Poile, left, walks with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, after a memorial service for former Predators NHL hockey player Wade Belak on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn. Belak was found dead Wednesday in a Toronto... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Nashville Predators general manager David Poile, left, walks with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, right, after a memorial service for former Predators NHL hockey player Wade Belak on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn. Belak was found dead Wednesday in a Toronto...

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  4. ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 25: General manager Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs answers questions after day two of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 25, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 25: General manager Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs answers questions after day two of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 25, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota.

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  5. Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (R) talks with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St Pauls, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (R) talks with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St Pauls, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

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  6. ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: 22nd overall pick Tyler Biggs by the Toronto Maple Leafs stands onstage for a photo with President & General Manager Brian Burke (L) and a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: 22nd overall pick Tyler Biggs by the Toronto Maple Leafs stands onstage for a photo with President & General Manager Brian Burke (L) and a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011...

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  7. Tyler Biggs (C) poses for a picture with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (L) at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Tyler Biggs (C) poses for a picture with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke (L) at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

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  8. ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: President and GM Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ST PAUL, MN - JUNE 24: President and GM Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during day one of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center on June 24, 2011 in St Paul, Minnesota.

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  9. Brynn Thompson, 10, of Smyrna, Ga. , avoids Brian Burke's dragon during the Dragon*Con parade on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Atlanta. The 25th annual science fiction convention draws thousands of participants to downtown Atlanta. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Brynn Thompson, 10, of Smyrna, Ga. , avoids Brian Burke's dragon during the Dragon*Con parade on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Atlanta. The 25th annual science fiction convention draws thousands of participants to downtown Atlanta.

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  10. Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke walks with comedian Rick Mercer (R) during the Gay Pride Parade in Toronto, July, 3, 2011. Brian Burke marches in memory of his openly gay son Brendan Burke after he passed away in a car accident last year. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke walks with comedian Rick Mercer (R) during the Gay Pride Parade in Toronto, July, 3, 2011. Brian Burke marches in memory of his openly gay son Brendan Burke after he passed away in a car accident last year.

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  11. Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke poses with Stuart Percy, his team's second pick of the first round, at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke poses with Stuart Percy, his team's second pick of the first round, at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

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  12. Tyler Biggs shakes hands with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke after being picked in the first round at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Tyler Biggs shakes hands with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke after being picked in the first round at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

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  13. Tyler Biggs puts on a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey as general manager Brian Burke watches at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Tyler Biggs puts on a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey as general manager Brian Burke watches at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011.

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  14. Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke addresses the media during a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday April 12, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke addresses the media during a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday April 12, 2011.

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Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs President & General Manager Brian Burke speak at a news conference to announce the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the...

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  1. We’re getting a lot of calls and we’re listening ... But that’s very different than offering a player. Fielding a phone call on a player is very different than making a phone call on a player.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  2. I’m not interested in getting our asses kicked in the first round ... I’m not paid just to get in the playoffs. We could have got in last year if we traded our kids for a couple of 30-year-olds. I want to get in with a reasonable chance to advance or bloody somebody’s nose while doing it. I think we wil...
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Sportsnet.ca 1 month ago
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  4. Sad to hear about Randy Carlyle
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: London Free Press 2 months ago
  5. We want to host the Canadian version — the Heritage Classic ... Even if it’s a bitterly cold day, there are enough venues around BMO Field such as the Ricoh Centre, the convention centre and underground parking to keep fans indoors until 10 minutes before game time.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Guelph Mercury 2 months ago
  6. We want to host the Canadian version — the Heritage Classic ... Even if it’s a bitterly cold day, there are enough venues around BMO Field such as the Ricoh Centre, the convention centre and underground parking to keep fans indoors until 10 minutes before game time.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Guelph Mercury 2 months ago
  7. More than the cost, I'm worried about the wear and tear on the players
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: USA Today 2 months ago
  8. We've run the numbers and there will be a significant increase in travel costs with the home-and-home format ... Other teams have estimated at half of million dollars, but depending upon how many trips, it could be a million dollars.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: USA Today 2 months ago
  9. I still think big teams and physical teams win more games as long as they can meet the other team's skill level. I still think that's an area where we could get bigger and a little more hostile, but the game has evolved and general managers can't be the last ones to figure that out
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: TSN.ca 2 months ago
  10. With his shoulder surgery and his cancer, he had two summers where he wasn't able to prepare properly ... Last year was the first year where he was able to put in the time he needed to come in in proper condition. I think the rest of what you're seeing is just the maturation of a young player with excep...
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: TSN.ca 2 months ago
  11. I've made lots of mistakes in my career. I'd be the first to admit it. I've made some awful trades, but it doesn't matter if you make enough good trades and your team gets better and you draft well
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: TSN.ca 2 months ago
  12. Changing the general manager doesn't change the team ... It doesn't change a lot of things. It's going to take some time and some patience. What it does represent, though, is a turning of the page. For me, we're turning the page and now we get to write on blank pages and make changes and get this team t...
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: National Hockey league | NHL.com 2 months ago
  13. If you look at the maturation of the other two players on the line, Tyler is clearly coming into his own, and he has really worked hard to get there ... Phil has been unconscious. They work together well. Lupul does a lot of the heavy lifting to get loose pucks. It’s a good line.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Toronto Sun 2 months ago
  14. I’m not surprised to hear this
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  15. If a guy is out of position, if he is in the wrong box, that’s not his fault ... If we have Tyler Bozak in the one hole and he can’t play in the one-hole, that is my fault, not Tyler’s.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  16. If a guy is out of position, if he is in the wrong box, that’s not his fault ... If we have Tyler Bozak in the one hole and he can’t play in the one-hole, that is my fault, not Tyler’s.
    – Brian Burke SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago