Brian Burke joining Flames front office?
There have been rumblings that when the Calgary Flames announce their new CEO, the man getting the job may be none other than Brian Burke.
Rumors surfaced Wednesday night on Twitter that the former longtime NHL General Manager may be joining the Flames.
After Shanahan fiasco Flames ready to announce new CEO. Sources tell me new face much more exp. than BS. That y Brian Burke on plane to YYC?
— bruce dowbiggin (@dowbboy) September 4, 2013
There seems to be more than a little fire with the smoke of the Brian Burke to Calgary rumours. Standby.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) September 5, 2013
Rumors of Burke to Calgary have been reported before as he frequents the city to visit his daughter who is living there at the moment.
Last time Brian Burke to CGY rumors surfaced in June, Burke shot them down quickly. He was there to see his daughter, who lives there now.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) September 5, 2013
Glenn Campbell of CTV Calgary went as far as saying a very reliable source is confirming Burke will be joining the Flames organization in some capacity.
According to a very reliable source Brian Burke is indeed joining the #Flames in some capacity #yyc @CTVSportsYYC
— Glenn Campbell (@CTVGCampbell) September 5, 2013
Burke had been the President and GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs from November 2008 until he was relieved of his duties in January of this year, just prior to the start of the season. He stayed with the organization briefly in a senior advisory role before joining the Anaheim Ducks as a scout.