Just wondering does Shanahan have any connections to Calgary, the ownership group, or anything to do with the Flames? Or is he just going to take the first team that gives him a shot in a management/executive position.
One good thing about Shanny is that he's already a better speaker/communicator than Feaster. That goes beyond just his work at NHL offices, I've seen him do some work with McCown and the like and he was quite good in those interviews.
He does have connections with Burkie too, as Burke traded for Shanahan (in the Chris Pronger deal) back in his Hartford days. Also both of them worked within the NHL head offices as well. Doubt it matters much, but I so desperately want to see Burke as the GM of the Flames I'll take any connections there are.
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