In a recent sit-down interview with Spittin Chiclets, Brian Burke discussed the four biggest influences in his life as a hockey executive. While his dad was his biggest influence, New York Islanders President and GM Lou Lamoriello was among the four people he named.
While Burke places his father at the top of the list, Lou Lamoriello makes the cut alongside Pat Quinn and current NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. In four years together, four decades ago Lou made a lasting impression on the future NHL GM Burke.
Learning from Lou
For four years between 1973 and 1977, Burke played under Lou Lamoriello at Providence College where he wore the "C" in his final year.