Jul 8, 2008
Story Timeline: 95 days
Burke's criticism of Lowe began last July after the Oilers made a $21.25 million, five-year offer sheet to restricted free agent Dustin Penner and the Ducks did not match it. Burke has repeatedly blamed Lowe and the Penner offer sheet for spiraling salaries for young restricted free agents. "You go right now from entry-level to what used to be the third contract, thanks to two offer sheets from Kevin Lowe," Burke told the Los Angeles Times again last week. Lowe finally shot back at Burke last Friday during an interview with an Edmonton radio station that included some stinging comments about the Anahiem GM. "He's a moron, first of all," Lowe said. "Secondly, he really believes that any news for the NHL is good news. Thirdly, he loves the limelight and I don't think anyone in hockey will dispute that. Lastly, he's in a...
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