During yesterday’s media availability to discuss the events of the NHL trade deadline, general manager Pierre Dorion was asked about Alex Burrows and the organization’s plan for the forward after he cleared waivers at noon.
“He’s here. No one picked him up. He’s a high character veteran, that’s the reason we got him last year. Alex has to be better. Alex knows it. He was told. (Clearing waivers) may be a bit of a wake-up call.”
This quote stuck with me and I’ve spent some time thinking about it for the better part of the morning.