Brian Burke
Brian Burke
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My goals for the team are simple: have a consistent winning team on the ice and ensure we become an integral part of the Orange County community,
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We expect Teemu Selanne to be an impact player for us, both on the ice and in the community. His skating and goal-scoring ability should fit nicely with our new style of play.
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I've spoken to his wife (Sandra) and made it clear that anything and everything they need from us is theirs for the asking. Essentially, this is a disease that requires three things for an individual to have a chance to successfully battle it, top medical support, second is peer and family and friends support. Third is determination and willpower of the individual.
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First off, I want people to understand I work for great owners here and have no interest in leaving. Second, no matter where I've worked, I've never signed a contract that contains an out. I don't believe in that.
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Bobby Ryan is an exciting player that we are happy to officially add to our young group of skilled forwards. He has a rare combination of size and skill and we look forward to his continued development.
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We're a large company and we could be viewed as a target if we didn't try to follow the law.
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That would be a huge plus for this hockey club, if he can go over there, get in shape and get his game back.
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We intend to re-invest this money. We intend to spend at or near the cap, less an adequate reserve for injuries.
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We've found Nintendo to be an amazing client. Nintendo is great in helping to create a fun experience for the market.
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I don't care what the rumor mill says. That's the truth.
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I couldn't sell this as a stand-alone hockey deal, and I wouldn't try,
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OCC plays a key role in enforcing corporate compliance with both external regulatory requirements and internal corporate policies.
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Now we have the same off-season buzz they get in baseball. In the old days, a lot fewer people moved and they tended to gravitate to the same teams.
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We've got 9,300 (season ticket holders) here and we were at 6,000 when I was hired, ... I believe this is a great hockey market. I remember when you couldn't get a ticket for games here. Then we gave people reasons not to come, and they stopped coming.