In a Twitter Q&A session Friday night, Burkie2020 offered up his “most rewarding moments” with the MapleLeafs, his Hart Trophy pick, favourite non-hockey athlete and more.
was a disappointment overall — as he failed to lead the club to the post-season in four-plus years as president and general manager — he still remains proud of what he accomplished in Leafland.
The Luke Schenn for James van Riemsdyk trade and Jake Gardiner acquisition are highlights that come to mind, but chief among them for the front-office veteran turned Sportsnet broadcaster is the drafting of two players — one of whom was dealt last off-season — who would go on to become mainstays in blue and white long after his time in Toronto came to an end.
Burke offered up his “most rewarding moments” with the Leafs, Hart Trophy pick, all-time tough-guys lineup, favourite non-hockey athlete and more in a Twitter Q&A session Friday night.
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