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Patrick Burke of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, son of Brian Burke, shared a great story about the late Pat Quinn about the first time he met the iconic coach. It includes a real, stuffed wolverine. (Warning: Some language is not suitable for work or children.)

WARNING: This story contains some language that is not suitable for children or the workplace.

Patrick Burke, the NHL’s director of Player Safety, president of You Can Play, and son of Brian Burke, spent some time with the late Pat Quinn when the Vancouver Canucks hired the elder Burke. Today, on the day of Quinn’s passing, Patrick shared an amazing story about just how great Quinn was.

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