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People said the "defence can be learned" statement with Anders Eriksson for years as well. It's basically an excuse for a player who hasn't made a proper effort to make their game into being more well-rounded. You don't transform from Sandis Ozolinsh into Duncan Keith or Adam Foote on sheer effort.
 
Most 17/18 year olds aren't good in their own end. It definitely is a skill that is learned.

On another note, on the fan today in response to a question about how Burke will find the #2 for his 1-2 punch up front with kessel to match the contenders in the NHL (crosby/malkin, toews/Kane, Richards/Carter):
“We’ll have to try to acquire that piece through trade — the conventional old-fashioned way and give up assets to get it — or we’re going to try to sign that player as a free agent. Our biggest need is we need a forward who can score, preferably a good-sized one.”
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Sounds like Marleau.
 
GREAT interview. Kudos to the interviewer for getting this guy to reveal this much.
 
Holy SMOKES!!!!! He basically admitted what LeafofFaith posited!!!!!! This guy is PR, marketing, ticket sales and Schmoozing. Incredible. Honest guy.

He also admitted that he is a big bird watcher. Same for me.
 
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Am I missing something? I listened to that interview earlier and didn't hear anything that'd get a reaction quite like that.
 
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Am I missing something? I listened to that interview earlier and didn't hear anything that'd get a reaction quite like that.
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Wow, u didn't? I mean he didn't come right out and say that HEY, I am an American lawyer who really loves rugby more than hockey, cause I don't know much about hockey, BUT.... I sure got the impression that he is Dr. Delegation. In fact he admitted he is a delegator. He did everything but admit he is the guy with the pointer at the blackboard.

If you didn't catch that, then you are going to miss a ton of the subtle tells of the lying men out there.
 
Wow, u didn't? I mean he didn't come right out and say that HEY, I am an American lawyer who really loves rugby more than hockey, cause I don't know much about hockey, BUT.... I sure got the impression that he is Dr. Delegation. In fact he admitted he is a delegator. He did everything but admit he is the guy with the pointer at the blackboard.

If you didn't catch that, then you are going to miss a ton of the subtle tells of the lying men out there.
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...w...t...f...

What gave you the impression he is Dr. Delegation? Enlighten us.
 
He said he was a delegator RIGHT ON THE interview. And since LeafofFaith is one of the most clear minded posters on this board, I hope this doesn't come as a great shock to most here. Hockeylover, did you listen to the same interview I did. It couldn't be any clearer. Heck, he came out and said in grey and white that he was a lobbyist essentially.

Looks can be deceiving, but does Burke or does Burke not look like a schmoozer/drinker? I like him, but when you have six or seven sycophants/assistants, it DOES NOT take a rocket scientist to figure out this guy likes to have the dirty work done for him.

He also goes as far as letting his ASSITANT talk to other GM's, which is unheard of in the NHL btw. Seeing as my ex-best friend was GM of the Leafs before Burke, and we hung out a lot during his tenure, I can vouch for that.

Its a weird business, like most businesses, but weirder still, in Leaf land.
 
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I like him, but when you have six or seven sycophants/assistants
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He has Nonis, Poulin, Loiselle. Fletcher as an advisor.
Just like Detroit has Holland, Nill, Dellevano and until recently Bowman and Yzerman.

And I just realized that was a different interview than I heard this afternoon, I'll give it a listen tomorrow but somehow I doubt I'll be able to see the "subtle tells of lying men".
 
"The first one is a big and involves bringing a top 3 forward, a draft pick, and a VERY good, young goalie prospect for Tomas Kaberle and a prospect. The goalie and the draft pick will be part of a package that will be on the table on draft day, and it is THAT deal which could potentially re-shape the Toronto Maple Leafs."

Haha.

One Toronto media guy saying Kaberle can't get a first... now the other end of the spectrum.
 
I thought the same thing, Metal (Burke alluding to a possible Corey Schneider reference there). But unless you're talking about Kesler being the forward I really have no interest, and I don't see why Vancouver would either.
 
I don't know why the Canucks are always brought up as a likely destination for Kaberle. The Nucks had one of the top scoring bluelines in the NHL last year. Both Edler and Ehrhoff were 40+ point defenders.

They need more of a Beauchemin type of defender -- a physical guy who can play big minutes in all situations -- ES, PK, PP.
 
Keep this in mind on Kaberle trade scenario - if he isn't prepared to sign long term with acquiring club it drastically affects Leaf return.
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So while Kaberle doesn't have an NTC he still has some leverage. Historically, he has been opposed to playing in Western Conference.
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All that said, IMO, will be surprised if he's a Leaf after draft. TOR needs off help and have committed to Phaneuf, Beauchemin, Komisarek.
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- TSN BobMcKenzie
 
So while Kaberle doesn't have an NTC he still has some leverage. Historically, he has been opposed to playing in Western Conference.
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Historically, he has been opposed to playing anywhere but Toronto - I mean, he said no to an Eastern Conference team already.
 
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