SatansDevils Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Ahhh this sucks. So very sad to hear this news. Damn....This is very very sad news to hear. Coach burns was one of my favorite coaches and was lucky enough to have him on the Devils and to win the SCC in 2003. I have met and had many conversations with Coach Burns over the years when he was in New Jersey and the practices use to be in SMA back then. He is a great human being and such a very nice person. I am upset about this news and it will be very sad when he passes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Thanks for everything you did for the Devils and the hockey world pat! We will always appreciate you here in New Jersey. I'll never forget meeting you back in 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with the Burns Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Just devastating news. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) The fact that he has fought this disease for so long , and so hard says everything about Pats amazing character and strength. He always seems like such a greatful and humble person whenever he speaks, especially about the Devils, im sure everyone associated with the Devils is truly greatful for everything he has helped the organisation achieve and the manner in which he did it. So sad. Always loved, never forgotten Burnsie I don't know where the Hall of fame museum is , but someone should go down there this weekend and hang a Burns Devils jersey in there. Edited September 17, 2010 by Chimaira_Devil_#9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Sad news, God bless Burns & family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Ok I confess all I can think is "Ahm not dead yet" If Pat wants to keep up the fight I send him strength. If he needs a rest but wants to stay around, I send him strength and awareness to keep up the fight. If he wants to head out - I send him my blessings and thanks. There's no regrets or anger over stuff like the HoF -- he'll be there, he can rest assured of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said this morning that he spoke with Pat Burns Thursday and the former Devils coach is “fighting this like anybody would fight it.”Burns, who coached the Devils to their third Stanley Cup in 2003, is battling terminal lung cancer and reportedly has taken a turn for the worse that may result in that fight ending in the next few days. Lamoriello said the entire Devils coaching staff spoke with Burns this week and several players also keep in touch with Burns on their own. “He’s family,” Lamoriello said. From TG's blog. Keep fighting pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 What a fighter. I lost my grandfather to pancreatic cancer a few years ago, and i'm sure many of our posters have lost someone to cancer. To see one of our best coaches reach this point, it hits especially close to home. What amazes me is that Pat's kept such a positive outlook through this whole thing. He's not going to leave without a fight. Burnsie is already, and has been, a Hall of Famer in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) FAN590: Ray Ferraro on The TEAM 1040 reports that former Maple Leafs Head coach Pat Burns has passed away at the age of 58. :( :( Edited September 17, 2010 by Amberite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 RIP Pat Burns... Confirmed... @ctvottawa BREAKING NEWS: TSN reports Pat Burns has passed away after years of battling cancer. MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Truly a sad day. He was a great guy, great coach, he will be missed. Hopefully he was comfortable in his last days and surrounded by people he loved. Best wishes to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 RIP coach burns. Thanks for all the memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 RIP A Devil for eternity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 My favorite Devils coach. Burnsie, you will be missed. Remember 2003! That cup is for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grcenter47 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 He is definitely my favorite head coach of the NJ Devils and definitely without a doubt, a Hall of Famer in my eyes. I would like to send my prayers to his family and friends. Hopefully everyone will take a moment of their day to sit in silence in rememberance of how great a man he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) RIP Coach. Edited September 17, 2010 by DevilNurn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Terrible news. RIP, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrQuotes Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 RIP Pat Burns :*( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Really sad news... Glad we got him the cup since MTL, TOR and BOS couldnt.... sidenote... Patty passed away on Ovechkin's birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 RIP coach - bless him and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Um..... WHAT THE F*CK Jay_Gold_ RT @GodboutNews Pat Burns' son Jason has told Radio-Canada-CBC 15mins ago that his father is alive. ctvottawa We had erroneous information on Pat Burns. We have nothing to report about his medical condition at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Very sad day. Burnsie and his family will be in my thoughts this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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