Sometimes we forget that being a professional athlete is a job. It’s a job performed by human beings. So when a trade occurs, it’s easy to lose sight that a person just switched companies–moving from a place, a group of people, a city–and their life has been turned upside down. 139 more words
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Injured winger Alex Burrows playing motivator role for Ottawa Senators
Alex Burrows knows about ebb and flow.
The injured Ottawa Senators winger watched helplessly Sunday as his club absorbed a 7-0 pummelling in Pittsburgh as the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins moved to within a victory of returning to the final series. 806 more words
Hobbled Burrows hoping chase of elusive Stanley Cup continues
Alex Burrows knows about ebb and flow.
The injured Ottawa Senators winger watched helplessly Sunday as his club absorbed a 7-0 pummelling in Pittsburgh as the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins moved to within a victory of returning to the final series. 863 more words
Ottawa Senators' Alex Burrows has become voice of reason for young teammates
The contributions of Alex Burrows in these playoffs go beyond anything the Senators eldest playing statesman has, or will do, on the ice.
He has also provided an experienced voice of reason to his teammates. 429 more words
Trade Deadline Recap 2017
While I found this comment on a Leafs’ video, I’m sure all fans can relate. The Washington Capitals already looked good and they made another smart trade at the deadline. 1,535 more words
McGuire: Dorion did well in Curtis Lazar trade
NBC’s Pierre McGuire on there being real offers for Matt Duchene and Gabriel Landeskog, Sens trading Curtis Lazar, Alex Burrows playing in the Sens top 6 and other deadline deals. 9 more words
Ottawa Senators are 'a better hockey team' after aggressive wheeling and dealing, says GM Pierre Dorion
TORONTO — Mission accomplished for the Ottawa Senators.
Pierre Dorion’s first trade deadline as an NHL general manager was, by all accounts, a success. Trying to help his club make the playoffs, he decided to send a message to the Senators that he believes in what they’ve done this season and is hopeful they can go even further. 678 more words
