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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
I agree. But that was Edwards' call. And apparently he didn't see the need.
I personally like to see hockey people in charge of hockey jobs. King is probably a great guy in many aspects, but perhaps isn't the right person for the job he is in charge of.
Meeting people and selling hot dogs, sure. But hockey transactions? Not so sure.
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I'll agree to disagree on Davidson. Personable, and a hockey guy, but he ran into issue with new ownership there, and to be honest, look at his drafts and his playoff performance and limited success.
To me, he seems a little too soft in having to deal with the likes of Edwards. Sutter was a rough around the edges, old school straight shooter, and only when some of his gambles to meet the owners mandate backfire, did he start to get power taken away.
IMO, now, the need for strength and conviction has gone past just the GM's role, since King has had the taste of power these last 2+ years with Darryl gone and Feaster answering phones and sending guys on waiver wires as his unsupervised duties...you need an old school guy to come in and take charge as President/VP Hockey ops and GM, and be the type of guy to stand up to Edwards and the owners as doing things day to day his way, and not be afraid to walk away if they meddle.
That fits Burke to a tee from what I can gather. I am sure there are others. Burke would love the challenge, be another tick for his ego. I also still recall his letter to the City after the 2006 playoffs...but make no mistake, he likely knows the situation here (or a couple calls and he'd find out) and would come on his strict terms only.