jono2009 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The Canucks will open their prospects development camp this weekend without one of the organizations most trusted and familiar mainstays. Along with gutting their front office, the Canucks have also let go Mike Burnstein, their 20-year head trainer, the team has confirmed. This one is going to gut many players who have bonded strongly with Burnie over the years. Among the non-players, there are not many people the Canucks work with more closely than Burnstein. And there are not many people with a better disposition and understanding of the game than Burnie, who is warm, funny and smart as hell. He is one of the best people you will ever meet in hockey. He worked with more than 200 players, eight head coaches and several re-imaginations of the Canucks dressing room. Jon Sanderson will absorb some of Burnsteins responsibilities while the Canucks are expanding Rick Celebrinis role. The renowned physiotherapist will manage the Canucks training and medical staff. Having Celebrini around more will be considered a significant advantage for the organization. Celebrini is expected to travel with the team, though not on every road trip. Burnstein spent nearly 1600 games with the Canucks and hes developed great friendships with some of the Canucks players over the years. He was also the trainer for Team Canada at the 2010 Olympics http://blogs.theprovince.com/2015/07/03/canucks-let-go-20-year-trainer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WZRD Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireGillis Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Wtf! Linden would have worked with him as a player! When will this bloodshed end?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Celebrini is world renowned so to get him full time is a real coup for the organization. But firing a 20-year employee like Burnstein leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Wow they're really gutting this team from top to bottom...no one is safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Shaking my head.....its like Goldberg says................WHO'S NEXT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstewboy Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Now this I don't agree with. I wonder if there is an actual legitimate reason behind this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwen Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Wtf! Linden would have worked with him as a player! When will this bloodshed end?! It IS starting to feel like bloodshed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 This is definietly the work of the Aquillinis preparing for taking a loss in revenue this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Celebrini is world renowned so to get him full time is a real coup for the organization. But firing a 20-year employee like Burnstein leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Agreed,,shocker actually...isnt Celebrini a good buddy of Trevor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Well, "change is coming" just didn't expect this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstewboy Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 This is definietly the work of the Aquillinis preparing for taking a loss in revenue this year lol no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Roger Takahashi next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 lol no. why not? when you think about it makes sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 This is just... odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 This is definietly the work of the Aquillinis preparing for taking a loss in revenue this year i have no doubt that trimming the fat is a big part of the last 2 days, but moving out the old is generally a good idea before you bring in the new. this team needs to move forward. it sucks, but it's life. it's hard not to be complacent when you've had the same job for 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 MIke Berstein went into Benning and LIndens office speaking his mind, Benning not taking any of it, firing one person after another. tank nation here we come! someone hire him please! He's such a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Haven't seen this kind of staff movement in quite some time. Office must be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Roger Takahashi next? depends if he's going to speak up against the regimes recent rampage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 This is just... odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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