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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Well I certainly hope Burke doesn't give up the 32nd overall pick in this draft for the right to hire somebody.
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If it is the right person for the job, and he is clearly essential to the long term improvement of the team, then I would consider this a somewhat small price to pay. I'm happy that the Flames will not be required to compensate teams for the loss of an executive, but I also don't think it is a terrible idea. Why shouldn't organisations received something in return for the work and investment into their formation and development of great management teams? With how important scouting, drafting, and personnel and cap management have become in the modern NHL, this seems perfectly reasonable to me.