UPDATE: Burke’s press conference is underway. Since he’s still on the payroll, he may keep things pretty conservative, but we shall see.
Not expecting any big revelations from Brian Burke, as he’s still on the payroll. But there could be some uncomfortable questions.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) January 12, 2013
this brian burke media conference should be a good one
— Jonathan Hackett (@hacksawhackett) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke calls the #leafs the “crown jewel” of the NHL.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 12, 2013
“Would have been nice to get this notice before I went to Russia but I didn’t” – Brian Burke#Leafs
— Rob Leth (@RobLeth) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke is not involved in Hockey Ops. His advisory role is to Tom Anselmi and board.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke: “I did not accomplish what I set out to accomplish here. That’s clear.”
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke says he has no complaints or excuses. “Had we won more games I wouldn’t be standing here today.”
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 12, 2013
“I’m definitely in the job market” – Brian Burke#Leafs
— Rob Leth (@RobLeth) January 12, 2013
Leafs’ fired GM Brian Burke on when he wants to get his next GM job in NHL: “Tomorrow if I can.” #NHL
— Pat Leonard (@NYDNRangers) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke: “I’d like to go work for a team that doesn’t get sold next time.”
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke says he didn’t see it coming. Firing “was like a two-by-four upside the head to me” #Leafs
— Toronto Sun (@TheTorontoSun) January 12, 2013
“Clearly goaltending was an issue here.” – Brian Burke #Leafs
— Rob Leth (@RobLeth) January 12, 2013
The people that hired me hired Brian Burke… Maybe they don’t like that brand … I’m not changing .
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke to idiot columnist Steve Simmons: “I think one of the best things about this is that I’ll never have to talk to you again.”
— Dustin Parkes (@dustinparkes) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke says he wasn’t given a “satisfactory” explanation about why he was fired now.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 12, 2013
And with that the Brian Burke era is officially over. #Leafs
— Rob Leth (@RobLeth) January 12, 2013
One quick update as Steve Simmons responded to the Burke comments directed to him.
If you do your job the way I try to do it, telling the truth, even when the truth is uncomfortable, you’re going to upset people.
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) January 12, 2013
What people forget: I had a 25-year relationship with Brian Burke and was an advocate of the Leafs hiring him. That ended on July 1, 2011.
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) January 12, 2013
Brian Burke will address the media today to discuss his dismissal as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
We learned yesterday that Burke was “stunned” by the news, according to a report in the Toronto Star, but we will here from the man himself at noon, and will have as many quotes as possible from the presser.
In case you missed it earlier this week, here is a look back at the reaction to this massive news from editor Justin Bourne and the contributors to Backhand Shelf.
BREAKING: Brian Burke has been fired from his position as Leafs’ GM. [Justin Bourne]
Reaction from twitter after the news broke that Burke was fired [Jake Goldsbie]
With Burke gone, what about Carlyle, Kessel? [Justin Bourne]
A collection of news on the shake-up in Toronto [Justin Bourne]
Who left behind a bigger mess: Tyler Seguin or Brian Burke? [Daniel Wagner]
Backhand Shelf Podcast reacts to the Burke firing. [Justin Bourne]
Did Brian Burke deserve to be fired? [Jake Goldsbie]
Burke’s tenure defined by Kessel deal. [Cam Charron]
The best Burke soundbites during his time with Toronto (Video). [Justin Bourne]
