You have to like his attitude

The St. Petersburg Times reported this morning that goaltender Sean Burke had been waived by the Tampa Bay Lightning. There's a good chance, too, that the veteran could start the season with the Bolts' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons.

While some players might balk at the demotion, Burke, who has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers (twice), Florida Panthers and Phoenix Coyotes in his 17 years in the NHL, told the Times that he would report to the Falcons.

Rather than sulk, the personable Burke, 39, is viewing this development as a positive experience.

"I'm going down there and get on the ice and look at it as an opportunity to work with the younger guys." he told the Times. "It's a new experience in my career."

With an attitude like that, you can only wish Burke the best. If, in fact, this is the end of his NHL career, here's hoping that he remains a part of the game, perhaps as a goaltending coach.