Brian Burke shares the worst draft interview he’s ever had
He didn't know then, but he was absolutely right!
Brian Burke
Brian Burke is an American executive who built the Anaheim Ducks team that won the Stanley Cup in 2007, and ran hockey operations for Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Pittsburgh. Burke founded the You Can Play project in memory of his son Brendan. Burke was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in the class of 2026 and is inducted on 9 November.
| Role | Executive and broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1955, Providence, Rhode Island |
| Clubs | Vancouver, Anaheim, Toronto, Calgary, Pittsburgh; also the NHL head office |
| Honours | Stanley Cup as Anaheim GM, 2007 · Olympic silver as USA GM, 2010 |
| Founded | The You Can Play project |
| Recognition | US Hockey Hall of Fame 2023 |
| Hall of Fame | Builder, class of 2026, inducted 9 November |
