Burke arrives in Toronto amidst fanfare

Brian Burke was officially named the 13th GM in Leafs history yesterday afternoon, addressing the media with brief commentary on his plans for the team’s future. Burke will expect a tough work ethic from his squad, and will continue evaluation of his lineup on the Leafs’ road trip this week.

It appears that Mats Sundin does not fit the blue print for Toronto’s future.

On the ice the Leafs defeated Philadelphia 4-2 at Air Canada Centre.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• Toskala foils Philly Toronto Sun
• Lessons from Burke C.I. Toronto Sun
• Burke ‘perfect guy’ for Toronto Toronto Sun
• Don’t look for Mats Toronto Sun
• Leafs’ Kaberle checks his options Toronto Sun
• Man, myth, legend Toronto Sun
• Fates in Burke’s hands Toronto Sun
• West coast bonding on tap for Leafs Toronto Sun
• Burke promises more Leaf toughness Toronto Star
• Burke has skills to be sizeable odds Toronto Star
• Solid start as Leafs top Flyers Toronto Star
• Brian Burke’s journey from Anaheim to Toronto Toronto Star
• Burke a fan of Fletcher moves Toronto Star
• Leafs not on Sundin radar: GM Toronto Star
• Burke watches Leafs end five-game skid National Post
• Burke settles into his hockey ‘dream job’ National Post
• Leafs show some fight The Globe And Mail
• Burke officially joins Maple Leafs The Globe And Mail

Marlies News

• Marlies sink in Lake Erie Toronto Star
• Monsters sink Marlies TorontoMarlies.com

NHL and Hockey News

• Red Wings might be able to keep Hossa Ottawa Sun
• Begin helps spark Habs to win over Sabres Montreal Gazette
• Islanders continue mastery over Senators Ottawa Citizen

Leafs begin Burke era with victory over Flyers

The Leafs put forth a solid effort in their first game under new general manager Brian Burke, handling the Flyers 4-2 at Air Canada Centre on Saturday. Vesa Toskala was sharp in goal, making 28 saves for the win.

Lee Stempniak notched his first goal in a Toronto uniform while Dominic Moore scored on a highlight reel breakaway after coming out of the penalty box. Nik Antropov and Pavel Kubina had the other Leafs goals.

Toronto heads out on a three game western road trip beginning Monday in Los Angeles.

Forward Lines: Ponikarovsky -Stajan -Antropov, Hagman-Grabovski-Kulemin, Deveaux-Moore-Stempniak, Mitchell-Mayers-Hollweg
Defence pairings: Kaberle-Schenn, Finger-Kubina, Stralman-White
Goaltenders: Toskala (Win: 59:54 minutes, 28 saves, 2 GA), Joseph (0:00)
Links: Game Summary | Stats | Discussion boards

Burke steps into the fold

Brian Burke will be introduced as the Maple Leafs general manager at a news conference at 2pm this afternoon.

On the ice, the Leafs have a game to play against the Flyers (7pm, CBC, AM 640). Jason Blake in all likelihood will miss his second straight game.

In AHL action, the Marlies four-game winning streak came to an end against the Syracuse Crunch.

In Napanee, David Frost was acquitted of all sexual exploitation charges levied against him.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• Deveaux offers thanks Toronto Sun
• Burke not issue for Moore Toronto Sun
• Blake feeling better Toronto Sun
• Burke’s no genius on draft Toronto Star
• Leaf players hope to be part of better days Toronto Star
• Best or worst yet to come for Leafs? Toronto Star
• Burke’s arrival presents interesting scenarios National Post
• Leafs notebook: Fletcher’s work ends Saturday National Post
• Burke looms large in minds of slumping Leafs The Globe And Mail
• Burke, Fletcher eras begin similarly The Globe And Mail

Marlies News

• Marlies streak is over CP
• Marlies Crunched in Syracuse TorontoMarlies.com

NHL and Hockey News

• Sid won’t follow LeBron Toronto Sun
• Night to remember for the great Orr Toronto Sun
• ‘Very humble’ Orr finally takes a bow in Oshawa Toronto Star
• Theodore closes door on ex-teammates National Post
• Frost not guilty of sexual exploitation National Post
• Acquitted. But was Frost innocent? Toronto Sun

Burke deal signed; Toskala brilliant in shootout loss

Brian Burke has reportedly signed his name to a six-year, $18 million deal to become the new president and general manager of the Maple Leafs. Burke will be introduced to the Toronto media on Saturday.

In last night’s NHL action, Vesa Toskala played his best game of the season so far for the Leafs, salvaging a point for his team in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• Burke’s in, what’s next? Toronto Sun
• Burke deal done Toronto Sun
• Total tear-down of Leafs Burke’s only real option Toronto Star
• Burke deal reportedly worth $18M US National Post
• The Life of Brian The Globe And Mail
• Leafs beef up roster Toronto Star
• Offside Friday — Good news, sad news Toronto Sun

Leafs Game Day

• Road to redemption Toronto Sun
• End of the line for Luke Toronto Sun
• Tough-luck defeat for battling Leafs Toronto Star
• Burke’s soon-to-be Leafs play solid in shootout loss to Senators National Post
• A different Battle of Ontario The Globe And Mail
• Main Characters Absent In Provincial Rivalry FAN 590

NHL and Hockey News

• Night to remember for the great Orr Toronto Sun
• ‘Very humble’ Orr finally takes a bow in Oshawa Toronto Star
• Hockey Canada sets date Toronto Sun
• Belak on the road agains Toronto Sun
• Flames cool off torrid Canucks Vancouver Sun
• Jokinen’s game streak ends with injury AP

Deveaux to play against Senators

The Leafs will have Andre Deveaux in the lineup tonight when they visit the Ottawa Senators (7:30pm, SportsNet, AM 640). Deveaux was recalled yesterday to replace Jason Blake, who was knocked out of Tuesday’s game against at Altanta with a head shot from Colby Armstrong.

Tempers flared at practice yesterday between teammates Dominic Moore and Jeff Finger. According to both sides, the scuffle appears to be all water under the bridge, now.

In AHL action, the Marlies defeated Rochester 3-1 yesterday afternoon during Marlies School Day at Ricoh Coliseum.

Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:

Leafs News

• Plenty wrong with lowly Leafs Toronto Sun
• Fighting practice Toronto Sun
• Hunter’s got Leaf fists flying Toronto Star
• Tempers flare as Leafs’ losses pile up National Post
• Chats with Mats Toronto Sun
• Fletcher seeks meeting with Sundin Toronto Sun
• Give thanks for Butterballs and Brian Burke Toronto Sun
• Offside Thursday — Leafs’ ill-fitting suits Toronto Sun
• Hockey Notes Toronto Star
• White vows revenge against Thrashers The Globe And Mail
• Blake Out, Deveaux Called Up, Hunter runs practice FAN 590

Leafs Game Day

• Senators struggle with balance on top line Toronto Star
• Toughening up Toronto Sun
• Leafs forward still hurting Toronto Sun
• Leafs notebook: Blake skips trip to Ottawa National Post
• Leafs Look To Improve Defensive Play MapleLeafs.com
• Fisher has short shelf life Ottawa Sun
• Gameday morning: Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators Ottawa Citizen

Marlies News

• Marlies put on show for kids CP
• Marlies School Americans, 3-1 TorontoMarlies.com

NHL and Hockey News

• Bep Guidolin dies Toronto Sun
• Hearing impairment helps hone teen’s desire Toronto Star
• Canadiens cash in on lucky bounces to defeat Red Wings Montreal Gazette
• Malkin notches third-period hat trick The Sports Network
• Ovechkin nets sixth career hat trick The Globe And Mail

Blake out for Thursday; Deveaux recalled

Maple Leafs winger Jason Blake will miss Thursday’s game against the Ottawa Senators due to a suspected concussions. Blake was on the receiving end of an open ice hit by Atlanta’s Colby Armstrong in the Leafs’ 6-3 loss to the Thrashers on Tuesday.

Forward Andre Deveaux has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies. The 24-year-old winger has 6 goals and 54 penalty minutes in 13 AHL games this season.

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