Tag Brian Burke

Zach Parise Likely to Play Elsewhere

New Jersey Devil fans have it tough, real tough. If it is not bad enough that the Devils are currently sitting 12th in the standings in the East, young superstar Zach Parise is likely to play for another team come…

2011-12 NHL Season Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs

Key Offseason Additions: Tim Connolly, Matthew Lombardi, John Michael-Liles, Cody Franson Key Offseason Losses: Kris Versteeg, Jean-Sebastian Giguere Last Season Ranking: 10th in East Offense: The Toronto Maples Leafs have made two impressive off-season additions that should greatly foster their…

Maple Leafs recall Kadri from AHL

In a somewhat surprising move, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Bruke has recalled prospect Nazem Kadri from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. The move comes as a surprise to many since Kadri was so harshly criticized by…

Tomas Kaberle may not return to Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle’s days with the team may be numbered – and that number may be roughly 82. That’s how many more games Kaberle will play as  Leaf before he becomes an unrestricted free agent at the…

Lord Stanley to ride in Gay Parade

The Stanley Cup will ride in it’s first ever gay themed event at Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade. The Chicago Gay Hockey Association extended an invite to the Chicago Blackhawks and the team gladly accepted. The Cup will be accompanied by…

Brendan Burke Passes On

Sad news in the hockey world today. Brendan Burke, youngest son of Toronto Maple Leafs Brian Burke has passed on. Brendan and his friend Mark Reedy were involved in a car accident. Poor weather conditions caused their Jeep to lose…

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to be better this season as general manager Brian Burke intends on rebuilding the team similarly as he did the Anaheim Ducks; big and strong. Offensively, the team added free agents Colton Orr from the…