lumberman Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 no link yet, One report has CTV , and a couple of bloggers saying Brian Burke to be named CEO fo the Calagary Flames stay tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I'll trust the guy with the -3 Rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 That's not good. All I trust Burke to do is improve teams prospect pools and make solid trades that fleece silly teams when they're not looking. I don't trust him to sign or retain anyone so a team as floundering as Calgary could seriously benefit from him in any serious role. Although with this being an Olympic year and with him still tied in with both Toronto and Anaheim I question his ability to do everything all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslund.is.king Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Source,or it did not happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Didn't he just sign on with Rugby Canada's front office a few weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Didn't he just sign on with Rugby Canada's front office a few weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I'll trust the guy with the -3 Rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 burke should be commissioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie8m This time, though, there's been no denial (to this point) and some people who would know if it's legit have clammed right up. Interesting. Expand Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie9m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Good! Anything to reignite the rivalry. It certainly won't be because of the product Calgary will put on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordYoshii Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 He's just trying to be he-man with all these jobs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 He can't be going to Calgary. There's nothing left to trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberman Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Updated News1130 Sports @News1130Sports 4m Rumours swirling Brian Burke is going to have a new gig with the Calgary Flames. #thatwouldbefun Glenn Campbell @CTVGCampbell 13m According to a very reliable source Brian Burke is indeed joining the #Flames in some capacity #yyc @CTVSportsYYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Burkie is doing this just so he can be closer to Kevin Lowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpcurtly Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Burkie is doing this just so he can be closer to Kevin Lowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberman Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Report: Flames set to hire Brian Burke? James O'Brien Sep 4, 2013, 9:04 PM EDT 2 Comments Getty Images Reports are circulating that the Calgary Flames might be primed to hire Brian Burke as the team’s new CEO. Bruce Dowbiggin cites sources who explain that Burke is headed to the area to roll out the announcement, while Rogers Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reports that there’s “more than a little fire” to back up that smoke. Going further, TSN’s Bob McKenzie recalls that Burke fired down similar rumors in June – he visited Calgary because his daughter lives in the area – but notes that the rumblings haven’t been confirmed or denied on Wednesday. At least, they haven’t been confirmed or denied yet. Burke is set to appear on Vancouver’s Team 1040 radio tonight, so he might take that time to make it official, put everything on pause or stomp it down once more. Update: Fan 960′s Josh Humphries reports that Burke is in town to participate in a charity event on Thursday. Is that all he’s in town for? We’ll see. While we wait for what could (hopefully) be a quick answer, it’s worth noting a few points:The team was hoping to fill an executive position, even talking with Brendan Shanahan, so it’s clear the organization wants to make a move in the future.Burke orchestrated a big move with Calgary, as he brought Dion Phaneuf to Toronto during his days as Maple Leafs GM.Current Flames GM Jay Feaster is an avowed fan of Burke, as you can see back in this 2009 column for The Hockey News.Maybe the most entertaining consideration: Burke can renew his rivalry with Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe, with the added bonus of it being the Battle of Alberta. It all shapes up for an interesting hypothetical situation, but we’ll wait and see if there really is much fire to go with the smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Light Racicot Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 That's not good. All I trust Burke to do is improve teams prospect pools and make solid trades that fleece silly teams when they're not looking. I don't trust him to sign or retain anyone so a team as floundering as Calgary could seriously benefit from him in any serious role. Although with this being an Olympic year and with him still tied in with both Toronto and Anaheim I question his ability to do everything all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 @AllanMaki Source says Brian Burke and Flames in hot and heavy talks. Nothing finalized, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrissex95 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 This sounds like he'll be CEO/President of Hockey Operations sort of thing. This isn't a GM role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 This sounds like he'll be CEO/President of Hockey Operations sort of thing. This isn't a GM role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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