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Management
Brian Burke has had a few years to prove himself in Toronto and it is pretty hard to deny he he has proven himself to be the right man for the job. He holds himself and his team accountable and he has earned my respect for the way he handles himself and the media in a city that can be sensitive at the best of times.
The majority of trades he has made have worked in our favour, his free agent signing percentage is almost perfect (if we kept Versteeg) and his scouts have done a great job drafting some promising prospects.
I wasn't sold on an American GM coming in to Toronto but Brian Burke has earned my trust and respect. Thank you Brian Burke, I hope one day you will be remembered as a great contributor to our city's greatest treasure.
My deepest sympathies to Brian Burke and his family for the tragic loss of his son Brendan. |  |
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I have never been a fan of Ron Wilson, however I do like the way he will drop a young call up into a prominent position and give him significant ice time. I think it is important for our young players to be given a chance to show what they can do and a talented kid is not going to make the most of his chance if he is playing 6 minutes on the fourth line.
I have questioned Wilson's motivational tactics in the past and his reluctance to call a time out when we are falling apart can be a killer (but he is getting better at that). A coach's position on a team can be a lot like a goalie's, the team needs to want to play for them both. When a team doesn't believe in their coach any more they stop trying for him. The Leafs are still trying so there is no point getting rid of Wilson now.
I like the idea of bringing in new assistant coaches for him, especially if they are qualifies to take over if we hit a slump. |
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