2009-10 Vancouver Canucks Season Thread

[Lionheart]

They were very very unlucky... yes twice in a row two goalies with exeptional nights. Ottawa looks like a very very good team, however once the Canucks decided to go only their goalie was relevant.

[nelson95]

rear view mirror

[Robbie]

Heartfelt condolences to Brian Burke over the death of his son, Brendan Burke 21. Brendan Burke and his friend Mark Reedy of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., were both killed in a head-on crash on Highway 35 in Wayne County, Ind.



http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Maple+ ... story.html

Statements from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL:
http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm ... L|TOR|home

Statement Regarding Brendan Burke
Friday, 05.02.2010 / 10:11 PM / Press Releases Toronto Maple Leafs

Statement From The Toronto Maple Leafs:

The Toronto Maple Leafs are saddened to report that Brendan Burke, the youngest son of Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke, succumbed to injuries he suffered in an auto accident earlier today in Indiana.


Statement From Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment:

Richard Peddie, president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Brendan Burke, son of Maple Leafs’ General Manager Brian Burke:

“On behalf of the entire Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Brian Burke. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burke family during this extremely difficult time.”

The Burke family asks for privacy at this difficult time.

Thank you.


Statement From Commissioner Gary Bettman:

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman tonight released this statement following the announcement that Brendan Burke, son of Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke, had passed away:

“The National Hockey League grieves tonight for the family and friends of Brendan Burke, a young man of courage and character. Words simply cannot express our sorrow over his loss. We send our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Brendan's father, Brian; his mother, Kerry; everyone in Brendan's family and all who were inspired by his love for hockey.”

[Hawkballer 14]

Damn shame. RIP Brendan Burke.

My sincere condolences to the Burke family.

[Lionheart]

Time to bring this back to the top. The canucks are still rolling along and even picked up ground during the road trip from hell. What a great game last night, not too difficult to handle the top team.

Welly - wow! What a surprise he's been lately.

[Lionheart]

Kesler just signed for a six year extension. Great day for the Canucks!

[Sir Purrcival]

There is no doubt, their play basically since they got over that early rough patch is to be commended. They are working hard, and getting many good performances. Samuelson, Burrows, Kessler, Erhoff, the Sedins, It is a long list. I may be critical of them when the play badly but I am quite fine with complimenting them too when they are playing well.