Burke Insists On Getting Last Word
12/07/2008 05:33
ANAHEIM, Calif. - 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.
In a careful, measured statement, Burke said he had no intention of defying the league but did address some of Lowe's recent stinging comments about three of his players and his hockey market.
"There is no question in our mind or defiance about the league's authority here," Burke said in the statement first read to Ducks beat writers on a conference call and then posted on the NHL club's website. "We accept their authority to stop this and we intend to stop it."
"However, several things were said last Friday that I believe need to be addressed."
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Enough, already, Burke. I thought “The Weasel” told you to cease and desist.