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Originally Posted by trackercowe
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.
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Murray Edwards is a key member of the Board of Governors, they likely have worked closely together over the last 2 years.
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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
I'd be willing to see how Shanahan would do, but very surprised to see how many "finally going in the right direction" comments on here. Very surprised at how many are simply excited by the name. The guy hasn't proven anything from an executive / off ice point of view. Fair enough he needs the chance, but how does us hiring an executive virgin = trending in the right direction? We aren't a struggling US market that needs to bring in famous names to our management team to trick the public into buying tickets.
Flames rollingnthe dice on a rookie exec. / former player seems like reaching again, I'd much prefer if they were bringing folks with proven track records to run this club.
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Shanahan has been a high level executive for the NHL for the past 2 seasons, while it's different work he is still not a "virgin" to being an executive.