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Ducks GM Brian Burke talks about the return of Scott Niedermayer. FSN's John Ahlers and Brian Hayward talk about the importance of his comeback. video.aol.com

By rss@youtube.com (leafspc) Brian Burke announced Wednesday that the hockey club has acquired forward Brad May from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional sixth round draft pick in 2010. Kulemin was assigned to the Marlies as well.

General manager Brian Burke helped build a Stanley Cup-winning team in just his second season with the Anaheim Ducks, but it's looking like success will be harder to find in Toronto. His former club is suddenly having some problems, too.

Brian Burke offered injured forward Steve Moore a two-way contract with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks just 17 months after Moore was seriously injured in an on-ice attack by forward Todd Bertuzzi of Burke's former team, the Vancouver Canucks , court documents show.

Brian Burke, while facing a lawsuit filed by Steve Moore in 2005, offered the injured Colorado Avalanche forward a job with the Anaheim Ducks organization, according to documents filed in court yesterday.

 Canada Brian Burke has built a reputation as a kind of front office phenomenon with a talent for turnarounds; making also-rans into champions. He did it for the Vancouver Canucks, the Anaheim Ducks and now he's applying his formula to the Toronto Maple Leafs. ...

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. EST; TV: KDOC, OPPV). Yes! Ducks and Oil! Kevin Lowe and Brian Burke their pride on the line in a battle of ... sigh ... we sort of miss this rivalry already. Does it carry over to the Leafs or not? Jonas Hiller vs. Dwayne Roloson tonight, as per Goalie Post.

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. EST; TV: KDOC, OPPV). Yes! Ducks and Oil! Kevin Lowe and Brian Burke their pride on the line in a battle of ... sigh ... we sort of miss this rivalry already. Does it carry over to the Leafs or not? Jonas Hiller vs. Dwayne Roloson tonight, as per Goalie Post.

By Seth Rorabaugh Maple Leafs general manager and former Canucks general manager Brian Burke threw a hissy fit over not being involved with the jersey retirement ceremony for former Vancouver captain Trevor Linden. Pacific Division Ducks goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere will miss one game to attend...

By Guy Spurrier July 2 Nine teams reportedly explored signing Sundin, with the Canucks, Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers making offers. Nov. 4 Sundin is in Anaheim and meets with Ducks GM — but soon-to-be Maple Leafs GM — Brian Burke. Burke says Ducks are interested, but rumours swirl that Burke is re...

In other news that I am slow to get on, the Leafs have a new Gee-Em in office. And if I may borrow a phrase from Mr. Avery here… what is with Toronto falling in love with all of California hockey’s sloppy seconds? Brian Burke of Anaheim-Ducks-Stanley-Cup-07-fame joins long time frenemy Ron Wil...

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Josh Gratton on waivers. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Starkov has left the organization and has signed with KHL club CSKA Moskva (Moscow). Source When will Brian Burke become the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Key games this week:Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings (Monday night):The Maple Leafs won their first game under new general manager Brian Burke. Now, he returns with his team to the Pacific Division, with visits to the Kings, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes. Burke, who signed a s...

By Greg Wyshynski This negotiation had the drama of Tina Fey agreeing to play Sarah Palin on "SNL," but here goes: Damien Cox of the Toronto Star writes that "the deal is done" and former Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke is ready to take over as the new president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. From t...

By Josh Kyrzakos Scott Walker (CAR—RW) Bobby Ryan (ANA—RW) It would appear that general manager Brian Burke simply did not want to give the young stud a chance. Last year he played 23 games for the Ducks, got 10 points but was sent back to the Portland Pirates.

By Greg Wyshynski Let's get one thing out of the way. Burke owes us nothing at this point. The Ducks won the Stanley Cup in 2007. A lot of people had a lot to do with that - Pierre Gauthier, Bryan Murray, the coaches, the scouts and the players - but Burke is the one who got Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger, and ther...

By Greg Wyshynski • Bruce "Malkin to the Kings" Garrioch reports that Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke plans to aggressively enter the Mats Sundin Derby, which is no doubt news to Brendan Morrison. Our friend Lyle Richardson takes on the rumor and others. [Spector]

By Michael Traikos Brian Burke called it the "hardest decision" he has ever had to make. Should the Anaheim Ducks general manager re-sign with the team he won a Stanley Cup with in 2006-07? Or should he take a job with the Toronto Maple Leafs in hopes of ending the city's 40-plus year championship-drought.

By Shane House 1. Ken Holland, Detroit Red Wings 2. Kevin Lowe, Edmonton Oilers Kevin Lowe is great at drafting players, making trades and signing the proper players to fit into the Edmonton Oilers system. 3. Lou Lamoriello, New Jersey Devils 5. Doug Wilson, San Jose Sharks

Brian Burke says he will abide by the NHL’s request to end his criticism of Kevin Lowe and the Edmonton Oilers, but the Anaheim Ducks general manager still had plenty to say Thursday. added 10:45pm, from Eric Stephens from the LA Times,

more coming at TSN… from TSN, The Anaheim Ducks draft table is expected to have a new face among the group on Friday. Former Canucks general manager Dave Nonis and Ducks general manager Brian Burke are working on the final details to add Nonis as a senior advisor. It’s believed Nonis, who work...

By Paul from TSN, The Anaheim Ducks draft table is expected to have a new face among the group on Friday. Former Canucks general manager Dave Nonis and Ducks general manager Brian Burke are working on the final details to add Nonis as a senior advisor. It’s believed Nonis, who worked with Burke in Van...

Anaheim Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke was named the General Manager of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team today by USA Hockey. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are scheduled to take place from February 12-28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

“Andy McDonald has been a great contributor for us over the last few seasons, and we thank him for the tremendous work ethic and character he brought to our club,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke. “At the same time, we are pleased to add one of the most dynamic pass...

By Karen Francis The Ducks finally made the trade that had been anticipated since Scott Niedermayer announced he was not retiring last Wednesday.  General manager Brian Burke took his time and weighed his options.  In the end, Andy McDonald was sent to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for veteran Doug Weight...

Ducks General Manager Brian Burke on Friday reacted sharply to the five-year, $21.25-million offer sheet tendered to restricted free-agent forward Dustin Penner by the Edmonton Oilers, calling it a "gutless" move by Oilers executive Kevin Lowe.

Are the Anaheim Ducks preparing for a post Neidermayer / Selanne era? Certainly seems that way. If they do come back, the Ducks are set, and if they don’t, well the Ducks are sitting pretty good right now as well. In any case, Brian Burke is the greatest general manager in the universe! Well, he...

By Douglas Flynn The Bruins weren’t the only team that supplied key players to the Ducks. In fact, general manager Brian Burke and his predecessors Pierre Gauthier and Bryan Murray (now ironically serving as Ottawa’s head coach) cobbled together much of Anaheim’s title-winning lineup through trades.

By Associated Press be the underdog in this. It's clear to us that we are and we like our team," Ducks general manager Brian Burke said. "We're happy with our group and we're happy to b ...