A Day of Remembrance
by birky on Feb 5, 2012 9:24 AM EST
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Today marks the two year anniversary of Brendan Burke's sudden and tragic death in an automobile accident. Brendan was one of the first individuals in the hockey world to come out as a homosexual. Brendan Burke started something significant that has undoubtedly touched many lives. Brendan Burke made a difference. Today, Maple Leafs Hot Stove (please visit their site today to see their amazing piece on Brendan. I cannot do it justice) and Pension Plan Puppets ask that you try to make a difference as well.
MLHS has set up a paypal account where you can donate to the Miami University Brendan Burke Memorial Scholarship. You can also donate to the USA Hockey Brendan Burke Internship if you so choose.
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Such a tragic story. RIP Brendon. Burke must be commended for his efforts to the cause. He is a true man of great character and there is no other person I would want running the Leafs.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 5, 2012 9:40 AM EST reply actions
RIP Brendan
As we continue the usual February rumour-mongering, we discovered last night on the Hotstove that Jeff Carter doesn’t have an NTC. Apparently it did not transfer over with him in the trade to Columbus.
Does this change or impact anyone’s view of the potential trade for him?
Always liked the player, still not sure that what it would take to acquire him (IMO still a lot, regardless of his plummeting of perceived value) would be worth it.
No no, dig UP stupid.
yeah I think so, he’s signed for 7 more years?
by pho king awesome on Feb 5, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
let’s say what Columbus gave up for him, a first rounder and a young top 6 forward…………..so a 1st and Kulemin/Kadri/Colborne
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I’d say his trade value would also depreciate somewhat because: (a) he hasn’t been as good this season; (b) I’m guessing he really wants to get the fuck out of Columbus.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 5, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I’d think so too, but the Leafs’ first rounder probably isn’t a 7th overall, more likely around the 15th overall range so I think it’s slight depreciation there. As for the player going back, you’d have to think they’d want atleast one roster player going back. my guess would be a young top 6 or a prospect d-man.
Although I do think that Columbus would prefert to take the first and a player if they are offered that by Calgary. Likely Backlund
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Likely Backlund or Sven B
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They’re not going to get value for Carter now. My guess would be a good young player (think Kadri), a draft pick other than a 1st, and a sizeable contract to make the money work.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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I think they could do better than that. They’ll get 2 good pieces (probably not quite as good as Voracek and a top 7). Think Kadri and MacA type value.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
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Pretty hard to see Carter going anywhere without some bad salary going back.
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Just occurred to me Lupul and Carter were good friends in Philly. Not sure if I’m slow on that, or…
Also not sure what that means.
well, that escalated quickly
Could mean more of this
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 5, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A NTC that doesn’t travel is strange. I’m assuming that was just some weird quirk in Carter’s deal and not standard for NTCs (in which case Carter should be kind of angry with his agent).
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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I’m pretty sure I’ve heard of something similar before. It may be that No-trade clauses get nullified with a new team, but No-movement clause does not.
Apparently the team has the option whether or not to honor the NTC.
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If you didn’t watch this video of Burke with Stroumboulopoulos, there are portions of it which seem very fitting on this day of remembrance. RIP Brendan Burke.
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By the way, deadspin has a portion of an interview with Clint Malarchuk. It is extremely interesting, and includes touching on his battle with OCD, depression, and acceptance among family members. Worth the read.
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RIP Brendan
No one should have to die so young, but we were lucky to have you as long as we did. I hope your courageous out coming will help those who are scared and in the closet.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I love that Kessel goes to town on the Sens. It always seems like other superstars (Gretzky, Malkin, Crosby, Yzerman) have beyond the usual amazing stats against Toronto. Nice to see it the other way around again. What were Mats’ stats against Ottawa, I wonder?
by Leaf in Habland on Feb 5, 2012 10:50 AM EST reply actions
I think I’m going to have to personally take credit for Kessel’s performance last night. He’s got 7 points in the last 2 games I’ve been at.
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by Draglikepull on Feb 5, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Get this man tickets to all remaining Leafs v. Sens games, STAT!
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by mass9 on Feb 5, 2012 11:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
There is 1 game left this yr.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 5, 2012 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
St. Patty’s Day wooooooooooooooooo
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 5, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
2 years? wow I’m aging at a ridiculous speed. RIP Brendan.
I used to love the Leafs... I still do... but I used to, too.
Yes, yes you are, Chuck.
And we’re all very sad for you.
(Well, for that, amongst other reasons.)
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 5, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
RIP Brendan.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 5, 2012 11:39 AM EST reply actions
RIP Brendan
Being who you really are is what it really means to be a man.
I'm just as ridiculous on Twitter
RIP brendan. Him and his dad are amazing human beings
by Tothelinebutnotout on Feb 5, 2012 12:06 PM EST reply actions
Saw this on Reddit. Apparently the Sens site was confused for a bit. Or someone has a good sense of humour.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
by BlindSight on Feb 5, 2012 12:18 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
I don’t get it
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Feb 5, 2012 12:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The game was in Nowheresville, man.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 5, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Its just Toronto’s hair salon district anyways.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 5, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
The world needs more people with the courage of Brendan Burke. RIP, you will be missed.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 5, 2012 12:38 PM EST reply actions
so tragic.
that picture made my eyes water, and even though we never knew Brendan, we know he must have been a pretty awesome dude being raised by a man as classy and brave as Brian Burke.
RIP Brendan.
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So, Super Bowl
Who’s everyone cheering for?
Fuck the Pats, go Giants (grudgingly).
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 5, 2012 12:57 PM EST reply actions
It’s fucking New York vs. Boston, can they both lose?
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by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 5, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hate Eli Manning more than Tom Brady, So Go Pats.
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This is a tweet.
What’s a football
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 5, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
fuck football.
That's "Da-ooo". Like the drink.
by daoust on Feb 5, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I guess if NJ wins it at least keeps PIT close enough for the Leafs to leapfrog if they can continue this win streak.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
NJ can keep winning so long as the Panthers tank.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 5, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
My Facebook status. Wanted to share.
Two years ago today. The hockey world and the world in general lost a courageous young man. Brendan Burke was killed in an auto accident shortly after revealing that he was gay. In a sport where tough is the name of the game. Brendan showed that he was the toughest of all. On this day I ask that we as human’s be a little more tollerant and understanding of others.
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