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Ducks Name Brian Burke Part-Time Scout
by Paul on 02/21/13 at 02:47 PM ET
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has named Brian Burke to a part-time professional scouting position within the organization.
“We are happy to welcome Brian back to the organization,” said Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray. “Anytime you can add a person of his quality to your staff, it makes your organization better. We’ve had success working together before and look forward to doing it again.”
Burke returns to the Ducks after originally serving as Executive Vice President/General Manager from 2005-08. Over his three-plus seasons with the organization, the Ducks captured their first Stanley Cup (2007), first Pacific Division title (2007) and first two 100+ point seasons (2006-07 & 2007-08). The Ducks also qualified for the postseason in all three seasons, winning six of eight playoff series over that span.
added 2:00pm, via a Toronto Maple Leafs release,
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that the team's Senior Advisor Brian Burke will assume a part-time pro scouting position with the Anaheim Ducks effective immediately.
"Brian and I discussed this opportunity after Anaheim approached the Leafs for permission to speak with him about a possible scouting role," said Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) President Tom Anselmi. "We both agreed that taking this role with Anaheim would best position Brian for his next general manager opportunity in the League. We have granted permission and we will terminate his consulting contract with MLSE so that he can pursue this role with Anaheim."
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I wish nothing but the best of luck to him. He did well restocking the cupboard in Toronto and changing the culture. I’d love to see Toronto against the Ducks in the finals some day.
Posted by madhatter on 02/21/13 at 07:48 PM ET
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Hey, isn’t this just his old job there? Hey-o!
Posted by HockeyinHD on 02/21/13 at 06:20 PM ET