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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
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.
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By all reports Burke let Nonis do a lot of work in both Vancouver and Toronto. Not really sure how Poile has shown any more in this area than Burke.
And considering the hockey guys we have in place I would hope that Burke takes a huge role in decision making and sticks his nose so far in that the current guys leave either by their choice or his.