danjr Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 In the Burrows after hours segment, he actually looks very choked up. Most hockey guys are really composed at all times. In my opinion he looked like he was about to lose it on a large number of the questions. Looked like lots of tongue and cheek biting to stifle the body from giving it away. The timing couldn't have been any better to also have the guy go out with the two guys who brought his career to it's greatest heights. He deftly avoided the questions about waving and Jim Benning. Then he referenced his wife and how she was so willing to agree to whatever was needed for his career. Then you factor in having to negotiate the extension to the contract, lots of times a contract negotiation can take months and almost a full season. To get it done and move him out so quick after a game leaves you to wonder, how long ago was the deal finalized, but waiting on the legal documentation? Could he have known he was going about a week ago? It is just an intriguing concept that we the fans will rarely ever get to glimpse the true inner workings of a NHL franchise. I for one am thankful we got something for him, thankful he got to go out with his linemates and thankful he gets another shot at the playoffs and maybe a good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 They must have had a pretty good idea, or knew full on it was coming. You don't just spring a trade on a guy like Burrows (who also has a NTC). I didn't watch the game, he got to play with the Sedins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I sensed it during the Skills comp when he was sitting on the ice with his back to the boards. He looked totally deflated. Not sure if there's a connection there, but it felt like there was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adarsh Sant Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 He probably knew that he was going to be traded, but not where or when. He said that himself and I do believe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lmm Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 If the deal was done, he would have been scratched from the game. Teams cannot dress a traded player and won't risk injury. As mentioned he knew he would probably be dealt but not where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 He's known for quite a while he could be moved. Good video above. Burrows said in his press conference yesterday that the deal came up quickly and he had to make a decision but before that looked at Ottawa as a good fit. If anything, I'd say that once Dahlen was on the table, JB had to move quickly to get a decision from Burrows. Don't think there's anything more to it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomato Pajamas Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 31 minutes ago, The Sedge said: They must have had a pretty good idea, or knew full on it was coming. You don't just spring a trade on a guy like Burrows (who also has a NTC). I didn't watch the game, he got to play with the Sedins? You know what, that just occurred to me. Yeah Burrows played with the Sedins for the whole game for the first time in like a year and a half. And presumably it would be the last time in his hockey career. What a farewell, it's like management was sending him off on a high note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 57 minutes ago, danjr said: In the Burrows after hours segment, he actually looks very choked up. Most hockey guys are really composed at all times. In my opinion he looked like he was about to lose it on a large number of the questions. Looked like lots of tongue and cheek biting to stifle the body from giving it away. The timing couldn't have been any better to also have the guy go out with the two guys who brought his career to it's greatest heights. He deftly avoided the questions about waving and Jim Benning. Then he referenced his wife and how she was so willing to agree to whatever was needed for his career. Then you factor in having to negotiate the extension to the contract, lots of times a contract negotiation can take months and almost a full season. To get it done and move him out so quick after a game leaves you to wonder, how long ago was the deal finalized, but waiting on the legal documentation? Could he have known he was going about a week ago? It is just an intriguing concept that we the fans will rarely ever get to glimpse the true inner workings of a NHL franchise. I for one am thankful we got something for him, thankful he got to go out with his linemates and thankful he gets another shot at the playoffs and maybe a good run. He is choked up because he had to apologize to Patrick O Sullivan for the 100th time......... dude, move on man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 27 minutes ago, cookieeater55 said: Such a great guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Burrows was probably expecting something since Montreal expressed some interest a couple weeks ago, but probably wasn't certain. Nik Antropov once said "I think I'm pretty safe" and 2 days later got traded from Toronto to the Rangers, so no I don't think players know until the GM's gives the nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Burr was choking up because he had to sit beside that yellow 'journalist' on his left. Scott Oak was one of those from CBC that held referee apologist witch hunt against Burrows, and the Canucks. Auger no longer works in the NHL. Burrows won, in so many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Please discuss in the Burrows Trade thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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