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FAN · 12-13-2013, 10:39 AM

I wanted to give my 2 pennies:

Pro Brian Burke:
We hired Burke as President to rebuild this team. He made it clear that he was the one calling the shots. He made the determination that he didn't want Feaster and Weisbrod on the management team of the Calgary Flames and that's a decision the Flames hired Burke to make. While I'm still sad about Weisbrod leaving the team, it makes sense to let Feaster go. Feaster was like a middleman that wasn't required. Feaster offers little in the way of scouting and doesn't like to travel with the team. If Burke is going to be more hands-off than in the past, he needs a set of eyes he trusts to travel with this team. I've said in other threads that just because this is a rebuilding year doesn't mean everyone and ever move gets a free pass. The results under Feaster's management have simply been unacceptable. Furthermore, while some posters downplay the significance of the ROR offer sheet, Burke probably had a completely different view of things. Considering Burke's background, his past involvement with the CBA and league office, is there any chance he can excuse Feaster for feeling he knew better than the league in interpreting the rules of the CBA?

Pro Feaster:
The hiring of Brian Burke essentially made Feaster like an AGM. If Burke was calling the shots wasn't Feaster's responsibility simply to be the guy who is on the phones with other GMs and negotiating contracts? That's something Feaster is supposedly competent at. Posters who have defended Feaster argue that Feaster is a good facilitator. While Feaster may be someone who isn't shy about speaking his mind, Feaster does respect Burke and knows where he stands in the hierarchy. Isn't Feaster capable of filling the job requirements under this hierarchy?

Pro Weisbrod:
It's not common for a GM to be fired at the same time as his assistant GM. This amounts to a housecleaning except the coach isn't fired (yet). Weisbrod has a proven track record as a college hockey scout. Why not let the new GM decide whether to keep Weisbrod as an assistant GM or reposition him to say amateur college scouting? Oh wait, Burke is making the decisions. Honestly, this seems like an unnecessary firing to me unless Weisbrod was at odds with Burke.

12-13-2013, 10:39 AM	#1030
FAN First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2010 Exp:	I wanted to give my 2 pennies: Pro Brian Burke: We hired Burke as President to rebuild this team. He made it clear that he was the one calling the shots. He made the determination that he didn't want Feaster and Weisbrod on the management team of the Calgary Flames and that's a decision the Flames hired Burke to make. While I'm still sad about Weisbrod leaving the team, it makes sense to let Feaster go. Feaster was like a middleman that wasn't required. Feaster offers little in the way of scouting and doesn't like to travel with the team. If Burke is going to be more hands-off than in the past, he needs a set of eyes he trusts to travel with this team. I've said in other threads that just because this is a rebuilding year doesn't mean everyone and ever move gets a free pass. The results under Feaster's management have simply been unacceptable. Furthermore, while some posters downplay the significance of the ROR offer sheet, Burke probably had a completely different view of things. Considering Burke's background, his past involvement with the CBA and league office, is there any chance he can excuse Feaster for feeling he knew better than the league in interpreting the rules of the CBA? Pro Feaster: The hiring of Brian Burke essentially made Feaster like an AGM. If Burke was calling the shots wasn't Feaster's responsibility simply to be the guy who is on the phones with other GMs and negotiating contracts? That's something Feaster is supposedly competent at. Posters who have defended Feaster argue that Feaster is a good facilitator. While Feaster may be someone who isn't shy about speaking his mind, Feaster does respect Burke and knows where he stands in the hierarchy. Isn't Feaster capable of filling the job requirements under this hierarchy? Pro Weisbrod: It's not common for a GM to be fired at the same time as his assistant GM. This amounts to a housecleaning except the coach isn't fired (yet). Weisbrod has a proven track record as a college hockey scout. Why not let the new GM decide whether to keep Weisbrod as an assistant GM or reposition him to say amateur college scouting? Oh wait, Burke is making the decisions. Honestly, this seems like an unnecessary firing to me unless Weisbrod was at odds with Burke.