Kanada Kev Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 So sad Burns, you are one of the great coaches of all time. You deserved to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Sucks that it will most likely be posthumously now. http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2010/09/former_devils_coach_pat_burns_1.html Former Devils coach Pat Burns is facing his final days as he wages a battle against lung cancer. A severely weakened Burns, 58, is back home in Magog, Quebec surrounded by family and has taken a turn for the worse. "I talked to him yesterday," Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said. "He's fighting this like anybody would fight it. "He's aware. He talks about the team. He knows what is going on, but it's tough." Lamoriello said the entire Devils coaching staff has spoken to Burns and the players are aware of the situation. Burns coached the Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup before stepping down a year later with colon cancer. He has battled colon, liver and now lung cancer. Devils assistant coach Larry Robinson said he bought Burns' Harley Davidson motorcycle. Robinson and Jacques Caron had lunch with Burns while he was still in Florida this summer. Burns is a three-time winner of the Jack Adams trophy as NHL coach of the year. There was hope that he would be elected to the Hall of Fame in June, but the election committee passed him over. "He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame more than some people who are in there," said Robinson. "He has the credentials." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I heard this this morn. Sad news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Sorry, duped by Star, TSN, CTV, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Rest eternal grant unto him,and let light perpetual shine upon him.RIP Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 He's not dead yet, according to his son. Well, he was still alive at noon today. Media have been pulling the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Apparently he called Bob Mckenzie and said "Here we go again. They're trying to kill me before I'm dead. I come to Quebec to spend some time with my family and they say I'm dead. I'm not dead, far fucking from it. They've had me dead since June. Tell I'm alive. Set them straight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 The Fan and Sportsnet had entire segments dedicated to the memory of Pat Burns, even when the Fan's own news said he wasn't dead. Fucking embarrassing, unprofessinal and sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 That's awesome AD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 The source for The Star was Cliff Fletcher Leafs adviser Cliff Fletcher had told reporters at Leafs’ training camp today that the seriously ill Burns had died.But Kevin Dixon, Burns’ close friend, said, “Pat says he is not dead yet.â€â€œHey all, just talked to Pat, and he is grocery shopping,†Dixon said in an email.“He can’t decide if he will have pork chops this evening or steak.“Finally, it will be pork chops. He said he had steak last night at the restaurant. Reporters screwed up big-time.â€When Dixon got Burns on the phone, he teased him by saying: “I got your box here ready for you. Got to get you in there before the end of the day.†Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 What a bunch of clowns! Keep fighting Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 FACK.Anyone got any tips on how to really quit smoking after several failed attempts; Other than the fear of death?David Carr, Nicorette, Zyban haven't helped me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 B-b-b-b-b-b-but we changed the name of the Favre thread already.......Glad he's still hanging in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 no doubt. I hope the media kills howard stern next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 A - Pat, Im glad yer not dead.B - I'm having pork chops for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Great write up by Bob Mckenzie.http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/bob_mckenzie/?id=334094 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Jakis, thanks for posting that. Great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 After Cliff, Damien Cox is next on the list of folks who should get cut. You would think he would know better but nooooooooooooooo. The fat bald headed fuck. "The next day, a shaken Toronto Maple Leafs executive Cliff Fletcher told several reporters that he'd heard Burns had passed away. It made sense in the context of the previous day's story about Burns's declining health. Without consulting Burns's family or double checking the story, Damien Cox of The Toronto Star reported Fletcher's story on his Twitter account. Within an hour the story was viral." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Damien Cox ought to be euthanized. Not for this, just because he's a piss-poor writer.And, Friday nights pork chops were great. Anyone know what Pat's having for dinner tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 There was a groundbreaking ceremony today for the new Pat Burns Arena in Stanstead, QC, and Pat was there. Frail but in good spirits. Sending good vibes your way, Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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