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Originally Posted by moon
Nill has done nothing on his own to prove that he would be better, not sure what Davidson has done that would indicate he is a better option and Poile has done some nice things with limited budget in Nashville but hasn't even made a conference final (has he?).
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Poile has been an NHL GM for 30 years. The guy started his NHL executive career with the Atlanta Flames in 1972, and was eventually Assistant General Manager of the Flames from 1977 to 1982.
President and GM of the Capitals for 15 years, where they had 594-454-124 record under his watch.
Finalist for GM of the year in 2010, 2011, 2012. Third in NHL history in wins as a GM (1,097)
He is already in an overseer role with the Preds (Paul Fenton has more responsibility than any AGM in the NHL). He would have been perfect for the role. And apparently the Flames offered him the job before Burke, so they think so too.
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Originally Posted by moon
They are all different options and may not be any worse but tough to say that they are better options.
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I think they are better options for this particular position, which will require someone who can step back and not meddle in everything his subordinate does, or let his ego get in the way. Poile and Davidson have proven they can do that. Nill hasn't, but on the other hand he has long experience in a winning organization with a brain-trust that sets egos aside and makes decisions as a group. Burke has experience as a bull in a china shop. He may be have been a better choice as a replacement for Feaster in a traditional GM role. But I have my doubts he's the right man for the role and structure the Flames are setting up now.