egroen 384 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...otes/index.html I thought his rose-smelling farts might dissipate a little after the Ducks' inability to score all season long, as well as their first round loss. Nope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) What the f***? Yeah, the Bertuzzi and Schneider worked wonders for Anaheim. Both of them sucked for the most part and now they likely won't be able to afford Perry. Dumping Bryzgalov for literally nothing was a great move. Dumping young MacDonald for a washed up Doug Weight bodes well for the team's future too. Give me a break. Holland lost Lang, Bertuzzi, Calder, and Markov all in the same offseason. He didn't make a panic move. He signed Rafalski and picked Stuart up at the deadline for two picks. Oh yeah, then he won the President's Trophy and Stanley Cup. What is the deal with all of this Burke love? Edited June 16, 2008 by ARice89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Articles like this make me wonder how many people Burke must have incriminating photos of. Seriously, it's the only logical reason I can think of for so much Burke love. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I would guess the guy who wrote the article is a huge Ducks fan because that is the only thing that would explain his position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 LOL! Burke the best? that was funniest article in ive read in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I would guess the guy who wrote the article is a huge Ducks fan because that is the only thing that would explain his position. Either that or he's a Blues or Coyotes fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Burkie pretty much screwed Ducks for at least this year..best GM in my book too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I sent this in: I'm not exactly sure how you can justify saying Brian Burke is the best GM for 2007-2008 when his moves almost single-handedly dashed any hopes of the Ducks having any success in the playoffs. Bertuzzi and Schneider ended up being flops in free agency and they also spelled the end for Andy MacDonald who is more important than either of those players. Dustin Penner is a better player than Bertuzzi is, yet Burke felt the need to let him go and sign a has been for virtually the same contract? Burke may have done more damage than good for the future. The Cup was nice but they lost two important pieces of their cup run for two players who won't be around longer than 3 years. MacDonald and Penner could've been around for another decade. The circus that was waiting around for Niedermayer to come back ended up being a major distraction and in the end costed the team a lot of valuable chemistry and focus. The best GM of 2007-2008 is either Ken Holland or George McPhee. The Ducks season started on a bad note and ended on one, I don't understand the praise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I would guess the guy who wrote the article is a huge Ducks fan because that is the only thing that would explain his position. Bingo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 What's even more funny is that all signs point to Burke repeating what he did with Vancouver - inheriting a team that was on its way up, running it right into the ground and then leaving (for Toronto this time). The only difference this time was that he inherited a team that ended up winning a Stanley Cup due to a combination of skill and his special blend of goonery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Bingo! Mind-numbing. All of these great moves he made....well they blew up in his face. The Duckies finished 28th in the league in scoring and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Great moves.....I hope he keeps making more of them cause the Duckies are now on the heap of 1 year wonders along with Carolina and Tampa Bay. $4 Mil for Betruzzi....Hahahahahahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I really wonder where people come up with stuff like this. It literally boggles my mind. Just look at this chump though. He looks like a California surfer boy who once heard the Ducks won the Stanley Cup and decided to try and wear big-boy pants on SI.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 This is a ******* joke.... The end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...otes/index.html I thought his rose-smelling farts might dissipate a little after the Ducks' inability to score all season long, as well as their first round loss. Nope. rose smelling farts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroitdan 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I wrote him an email too, stating pretty much what was written above. His logic makes absolutely no sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Burkie pretty much screwed Ducks for at least this year..best GM in my book too haha true true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Is Burke a good GM? I have little doubt about that. Was he the best last season? Far from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Burke is a good GM i dont know about the best though... i have a problem with the whole bertuzzi at 4M thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Burkie pretty much screwed Ducks for at least this year..best GM in my book too The truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Great GM for sure. Made a ton of mistakes that cost his team big time this year. I dont really think Kenny was the best, his moves were great, dont get me wrong, I just think George McPhee really helped the Caps this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8306 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Somebody needs to tell the writer of that article that he is supposed to switch his man love to the cup winning team every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Just wanted to add... People's obsession with Burke stems from his no-nonsense style of management. He's kind of like the George W. Bush of GMs; if he wants something, he goes for it with all of his energy, sometimes even ruthlessly. When that something that he wants happens to be something the overall organization and fans want, he's a phenomenal guy to have on-board. The problem is, as is the case with GWB, his schemes often blow up in his face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted June 20, 2008 Burke is good but all that matters is winning. His team got spanked in the first round by a team which we subsequently spanked. End of story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) Burke is a good GM i dont know about the best though... i have a problem with the whole bertuzzi at 4M thing Agreed. People can explain away a lot of the crap moves he made this past year, but I can't see any justification for that one. He throws $4 million at a guy like Bertuzzi but can't get Penner signed until he's ultimately cherrypicked. I wonder what kind of numbers Penner would've put up with Ducks had he stayed. Great GM's don't get blinded by their man love for certain players. Oh, I forgot about trading McDonald for Doug Weight a minor leaguer and a late round pick. there's no way Burke was the best GM this year. Edited June 20, 2008 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
