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FlamesAddiction · 03-06-2013, 11:43 AM

Simpson's view of the Flames is somewhat pessimistic, but not totally out of line of what a lot of people around here say. He is firmly in re-build mode for the Flames. He said the Flames will have trouble luring free agents (and put them up there with Edmonton and Winnipeg in that regard). He also said that there are too many "non-hockey" people trying to run things. He also eluded to the fact that the Flames have talent, but the problem is that we have big holes (as opposed to the late 90s when we simply had no talent).

The only thing I really disagree with is that free agents will avoid Calgary. I don't think they will be at the top of the list for most, but I don't see Calgary at the bottom of the list either.

03-06-2013, 11:43 AM	#9
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Simpson's view of the Flames is somewhat pessimistic, but not totally out of line of what a lot of people around here say. He is firmly in re-build mode for the Flames. He said the Flames will have trouble luring free agents (and put them up there with Edmonton and Winnipeg in that regard). He also said that there are too many "non-hockey" people trying to run things. He also eluded to the fact that the Flames have talent, but the problem is that we have big holes (as opposed to the late 90s when we simply had no talent). The only thing I really disagree with is that free agents will avoid Calgary. I don't think they will be at the top of the list for most, but I don't see Calgary at the bottom of the list either. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."