Pat Burns, seen here as coach of the Montreal Canadiens, reacts to a referee's call. (1989)

Burns reads a statement that he has been diagnosed with colon cancer while his wife Line, looks on. (April 2004)

Burns talks to Devils assistant coach Bob Carpenter after his club gave up a goal to the Bruins. (April 2003)

President George W. Bush, centre, holds a gift team jersey and poses for a picture with the 2003 Stanley Cup champion Devils. Pat Burns can be seen behind the president. (September 2003)

Burns yells out instructions to his players during his time as Leafs head coach. (March 1993)

Pat Burns celebrates with the Stanley Cup after leading his Devils over the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in Game 7. (June 2003)

Pat Burns lets referee Paul Devorski know how he really feels. (May 1999)

Pat Burns chats with Scotty Bowman at a CHL luncheon in Quebec City. (January 2007)

Pat Burns listens in as Team Canada head coach Ken Hitchcock explains a drill at the World Hockey Championship in Quebec City. (April 2008)

Burns speaks to reporters at the announcing of a new arena to be named after him. (March 2010)

Pat Burns and former Quebec Nordiques coach Michel Bergeron talk during a sports radio show in Montreal.

Pat Burns shakes hands with Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the announcing of a new arena to be named after Burns. (March 2010)