[Calgary4LIfe]

I would much rather the Flames consider other options for GM. I would find listening to him to be painful, and I feel he is not cut out for a rebuild.

Toronto - looking at their situation, does anyone consider their rebuild over? What do they have? What impact players do they have? Do you see their trajectory as that of a Stanley Cup contender down the line? I don't think so. They have a very solid chance of getting into the playoffs (minus some implosion of sorts), but nobody has them being a contender this year. Looking at their pipeline, I just don't see enough there to put them over the top at all.

Burke to me is more of a 'finisher' than a builder. He is too aggressive in his rebuilding. Sure, perhaps he would have won a few more trades, but that is over for Calgary. Tanguay and Cammy are not going to return huge pieces. I would be more scared of Burke hastening the rebuild artificially and ending up with not much in the system. Besides... I seriously think he would drive everyone crazy with his media scrums with his personality.

Nil - if he indeed wants to become a GM, that would be my first choice. I didn't know his circumstances had changed.

Hextall - lots of good things are said about this guy. I have no idea if he does have an out-clause or not, but I don't think many teams would say no in having one of their employees take a promotion with another organization. After all, we did 'allow' their Stanley Cup Winning coach to go there.

Loob - No idea about him. On one hand, would be AWESOME to see one of my favorite players of all time start leading the organization. There have been lots and lots of very talented players from the past, and many of them have taken executive positions. Maybe Loob would be great, maybe not... I have no clue as to what he may bring an organization or not.

Kisio - for a rebuild, he may really be a good choice. He has been a GM/Coach of the Hitmen for a long time. Is he seasoned enough to step up to the NHL? Would probably be an ideal situation for him, since he has seen more junior players than anyone else in the entire Flames' org seeing as he has to play against them all the time. I would like him interviewed at least.

Weisbrod - Rebuilding teams are made for this type of GM - one who has been focused on prospects and scouting. Knows the importance of patience and proper diligence from that regard.

I do think there are options. People want Burke because "he wins trades" - well, I don't think the Flames will be making any more big trades for a while, unless Cammy and Tanguay constitute that. The most important thing the Flames have to do for the next 2 years at least is draft as best as possible (and that means retaining Weisbrod at least in a director of scouting position, as it would be horrible to make a lot of changes to the scouting department at this time) and surround the 'future' with decent enough vets to shoulder the burden and be the right type of leaders on this team.