[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by JayP

This isn't intellectual honesty though - this is getting beat over the head with reality. Feaster not being completely delusional isn't something to get excited about. He's had 3 separate opportunities as GM to realize this team wasn't good enough (10/11 trade deadline, 11/12 trade deadline, and this past off-season). Just because he figures it out when the team is predictably in the cellar isn't anything to be commended.

I disagree.

Jay may not have said it directly to those goofs in the Eastern Media, but the Flames have been quietly rebuilding now for years. Regehr for two guys over 22 years old. Signing a 29 year old Hudler. He even gave Baertschi and Horak permanent spots on the roster. This is what a rebuild looks like folks, and it appears as though Jay has the autonomy to get it started.

I'm glad the Flames are getting out of 'cap jail' and looking towards the future, getting bigger and brighter.

Both of the best goalies not in the NHL, and neither is over 27 years old? Home run. If these guys turn out half as good as Cervenka, we've got it made in the shade. Heck, if Bob Hartley thinks this guy in the Swiss league is already so good, I am sold. The rubber stamp of one of the premier coaches in the league is good enough for me.

I predict with some savvy GMing that Feaster has the Flames challenging for a playoff spot next year and the Division the year after that.

GO FLAMES GO and to all you losers cheering for losses or a higher draft pick, you can all suck on a lemon!