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- Born: June 30, 1955
- Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
- GM of U.S. National hockey team for 2010 Winter Olympics
- Former National Hockey League executive
- College: Providence
- Played one season in the American Hockey League
- Former GM of Hartford Whalers and Vancouver Canucks
- Won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007
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Brian Burke is the former general manager of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. Burke stepped down from the position on November 12, 2008.ESPN.com: Murray eager to get going as successor to Ducks GM Burke On November 27, 2008, ESPN reported that Burke signed a six-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs to become the team's general manager and president.ESPN.com: Burke, Leafs Come to Agreement on Six-year Deal for GM Job
Stepping Down
Brian Burke stepped down from his position as general manager of the Ducks on November 12, 2008. Burke will be replaced by the Ducks' senior vice president of hockey operations, Bob Murray. After the transition is made, the Ducks will inform the NHL front office that Burke is free to engage in talks with other NHL teams. The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown interest in hiring Burke once he is available. Burke was offered a contract extension by the Ducks on November 1, but turned the offer down. Burke stated that he wanted to return to the east coast to be closer to his children.ESPN.com: Murray eager to get going as successor to Ducks GM Burke (November 12, 2008)-
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Brian Burke Questions
Have you watched any of James Burkes documentaries? 2 AnswersAbsolutely! I loved both Connections and The Day the Universe Changed. The episodes that stand out were one where he took a whack at a cow carcass with a claymo... read more
How is Brian Graden qualified to be a judge on Miss USA? 1 AnswerThe fact that he is gay may make him a more objective observer of the female form, the total package presented by the contestant, and the talent unhindered by a... read more
doin power of atom. told sheriff and burke killed him now i dont have fusion and cant complete quest help? 1 AnswerIf you told the sheriff, then you betrayed Burke and you won't be able to complete the quest by blowing up Megaton, hence you don't need the fusion pulse charge... read more
What do you think of Brian Boitano's new show What Would Brian Boitano Make? on the Food Network? 1 AnswerI found him very entertaining and FUNNY. The little appetizers he was making for that party looked delicious. He seemed very knowledgeable about food. He defini... read more
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@sethmandel only Brian burke knows
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@Lighthousehocky God must think that Brian Burke is an asshole.
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I really hope Brian Burke doesn't speed... and if he does I really hope he doesn't get pulled over.
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Brian Burke: A Canadian co-op champion leaves a wonderful legacy http://www.coophousing.com/
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