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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
*Shudder*
Those guys had less talent than any centre on the Flames right now.
I don't think anyone enjoys rebuilds. But its hard to improve the team overnight. In our case there's not going to be any gain without some pain. This is a tough phase that many have been calling for for years. We're only what, about 1 season in?
I don't think we'll go full Oiler. Burke knows too much more about building a winner from the GM seat than Tambellini, Lowe, MacTavish, etc. Why wouldn't we be happy about draft day? In fact I'm much more confident about the draft with Burke at the helm because he emphasizes some attributes that we completely lack (size and strength combined with skill/skating). Plus he has a good history of drafting high and making trades.
Rebuilds are to be endured, not enjoyed. I'm not sure what some of you were expecting...
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Well I don't recall the flames announcing their intent to compete for last place and deliver a crap product until further notice, so that's never been my expectation. I've never bought the losing = winning argument though so maybe I just blocked the message out.
But that aside, if the flames aren't going full oiler and losing on purpose what are they doing? Just hanging out until a Kessel or Phanuef deal comes along? Maybe I am too hung up on getting ripped off to wait til summer and the big reveal, when Burke unveils his creation in extreme team makeover. I'd like some sense of direction before my renewal notice comes.