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Originally Posted by UKflames
@Textcritic - So you are saying that the fact Burke has the power to fire (Feaster & co) and hire whoever he chooses is no indication that the new GM isn't going to have to run everything through Burke first. If that isn't the case and the new GM will be able to build this club as he see's fit, what exactly is Burkes role, why do we need him? Is he just going to be around for friendly advice when needed like a grandparent, I don't think so.
I think there are a lot of you who are so in love with the addition of Burke to the club that you are the ones wearing the tin foil hats, so it doesn't let any reality in, let alone out.
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I think the denial is coming mostly from those who are so scared that Burke might be driving the Flames hockey ship. News flash for those folks...Burke is the Captain of the Flames Hockey Ship. He is the leader of this organization from a hockey perspective, and has all the power associated with.
That doesn't mean that he will require the new GM to run everything by him, but I'm sure there will be clear direction on what level of deals can be made without his blessing, and certainly anything major going on with the club Burke will know about, and can and will veto if he doesn't like.
Anyone who was hoping otherwise is crazy. The Flames have gone in a direction where they feel they need 3 hockey minds driving this ship versus the traditional 2 you get from a GM and Ass. GM combo. Any GM that takes the Flames role will know they aren't top dog from a Hockey perspective with the Flames like they would be in an organization that doesn't have the President layer, and it will definetly impact who will be interested in this role, but I don't think it's a bad thing. If you think Burke driving strategic direction of this club is a bad thing.........then you should be worried and it won't make a lick of difference who they hire as GM, because if you don't like Burke as captain, a new GM isn't going to change anything.