Brian Burke is finally taking the Toronto Maple Leafs in the right direction after years and years of mis-management and failed ownership involvement. áHe's assembled a great front office staff, including Dave Nonis and Cliff Fletcher, as well as luring legendary goalie guru Francois Allaire to Toronto.
His scouting department is still under judgement, as we won't really know how good they are until at least three to five years down the road when some prospects start to really develop into NHL talent or not.
Burkie has given this team something that they haven't had in a long, long time. He's given the team an identity, something the players can work towards, something his staff can use to determine which players work, and which do not. If you look at most of the good to g ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Fans Finally Have Hope: Burkie & Co. Lifting Franchise Up
Posted: 18th February 2010 by Torrin Batchelor in NHLComments Off on Toronto Maple Leafs Fans Finally Have Hope: Burkie & Co. Lifting Franchise Up