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Originally Posted by FAN
Umm... are you suggesting that the next Flames GM will possess all the customary and traditional hockey operations authority such as decision making? If not, then there are strings attached to a GM position.
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My use of the metaphor was clearly with reference to the description in the cited post of the next GM as a "puppet", with strings attached. No need to be so wooden or literal in your interpretation.
Who said anything about the job description being "traditional"? Rather to the contrary, I expect that the organisational structure in Flames management will necessitate some considerable revision of the next GM's responsibilities from those who have in the past held the position. However, I do not for a moment believe that the next Flames GM will be a Burke "puppet".
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Originally Posted by FAN
It's not a conspiracy when the GM job for the Calgary Flames is in title only. Not sure why you find things so ridiculous. Overreacting much?
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What makes you think that the GM opening in Calgary is "in title only"? It is a conspiracy theory when there is NO EVIDENCE to suggest that Burke wants to hire anything other than a competent, qualified candidate with the best skill set and the right expertise to fill the role of GM. This is NOT what I would consider a puppet appointment. It is a conspiracy theory when outside observers ignore virtually every statement to the media that Burke has made on the subject of the new hire, and make unfounded assumptions about his intentions and resolve that are clearly in contravention of what he has claimed.