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Originally Posted by rollie619
I want a GM/President that can be the face of the franchise while we don't have one. A guy like Burke. Something to make me proud to be a Flames fan again.
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No one person is the face of a successful franchise. Derek Jeeter is not the face of the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees are the logo and the pins stripes. That is a team with a winning tradition and there is honor putting that uniform on. Same with the Montreal Canadiens and the CHC. A true winning franchise does not need a person to be the face of the organization. The organization stands on its own. Only poor management on a colossal level can do harm to the franchise (see Edmonton Oilers). As long as the team is managed consistently and strives for success the face of the franchise will continue to be positive. The Flames still have that and can build on that with the a solid draft and continued improvement without drafting 1st overall for three straight years. Reputation is earned by doing the right things, even when the decisions may be tough. Moving Iginla was something that will buy this team respect and further the true face of the franchise; the prestige of wearing one of the best logos in all of sports and living in one of the best cities in North America.