October 16, 2009.
Six games in and the Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to win. Next up: the high flying New York Rangers on Saturday night. An assessment period for a GM can be 10 games, often 20 until it's time to start pressing the panic button on a struggling team. The concern here is GM Brian Burke vows to get this team into the playoffs this year - the playoff drive could be over in 20 games – likely be too long of a wait.
So rumors are Burke is looking around for help, and don't be surprised if he make's a major trade or two around that 10 game mark. Many of the forwards on this team are not his players, and the need for a front line playmaker as well as some rugged wingers is evident. He drafted for players in those areas, but that’s for 3 yrs down the road.
We'll see if Gustavsson is ready to be the number one goalie when he returns - Toskala's days could be numbered. Will he get another chance ? Could JS Giguere , or some other notable netminder be on Burke's radar?
It’s the players who are accountable, not the coaching according to Brian Burke.
Hardly a soothing comment to suggest things will stay put for any player heading to his locker to start the day.
So rumors are Burke is looking around for help, and don't be surprised if he make's a major trade or two around that 10 game mark.
Many of the forwards on this team are not his players, and the need for a front line playmaker as well as some rugged wingers is evident.
We'll see if Gustavsson is ready to be the number one goalie when he returns - Toskala's days could be numbered. Will he get another chance ? Could JS Giguere out in Anageim be on Burke's radar?
Stay tuned.
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