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Calgary4LIfe · 09-05-2013, 10:08 AM

I really liked the direction the Flames have been going in the last couple of years - they started placing an emphasis on drafting and development, and though the on-ice product sucked, things were going to improve on time because of that emphasis.

I really dislike Burke's personality as well. I really don't like that representing the Flames at all, and the baggage that he carries onto this team (not going to list anything personal in his life, and they all seem to be rumors - but there are rumors out there that I won't be adding to here).

I don't think this is the right step for the Flames to take, especially at this time. I think most of the posters here would agree that the way the Flames are going about it is the 'right one'.

Still, if it is going to happen, I will keep an open mind (though I will cringe every time he gets a soundbite) and hope that things go smoothly.

I also don't like the job he did in Toronto. He handed out some pretty terrible contracts there, and I don't think he built a franchise that is set to compete at any time. He accelerated that rebuild, and it still took a long time to get into the playoffs. Guess we will have to see what ends up happening here.

09-05-2013, 10:08 AM	#284
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I really liked the direction the Flames have been going in the last couple of years - they started placing an emphasis on drafting and development, and though the on-ice product sucked, things were going to improve on time because of that emphasis. I really dislike Burke's personality as well. I really don't like that representing the Flames at all, and the baggage that he carries onto this team (not going to list anything personal in his life, and they all seem to be rumors - but there are rumors out there that I won't be adding to here). I don't think this is the right step for the Flames to take, especially at this time. I think most of the posters here would agree that the way the Flames are going about it is the 'right one'. Still, if it is going to happen, I will keep an open mind (though I will cringe every time he gets a soundbite) and hope that things go smoothly. I also don't like the job he did in Toronto. He handed out some pretty terrible contracts there, and I don't think he built a franchise that is set to compete at any time. He accelerated that rebuild, and it still took a long time to get into the playoffs. Guess we will have to see what ends up happening here.