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Originally Posted by New Era
It kind of pisses me off that Burke is so heavily invested in the olympic effort. Frankly, I don't give a crap about the olympics. I wish Burke felt the same way. I want him to focus all of his attention on the Calgary Flames and fixing the problems that plague this team. I want him getting up close and personal with our prospects so he completely understands what we have in the system. I don't want to hear any bull#### about him not thinking much of our system, simply because he doesn't know the players in the system! If Burke doesn't want to look after the store, get someone in to do it. I hate to see this team spinning its wheels and facing a lost season, but that is what appears to be on the horizon. A lot of opportunity missed.
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Seriously? What "opportunity" did the Flames miss this season with Burke asleep at the wheel?
With regards to your whining, it's not like Burke just up and decided one day to start scouting and advising for the US Olympic team. He is honouring a commitment that he made over six years ago. Don't underestimate the sort of professional good will that these sorts of appointments potentially yield down the road.