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Originally Posted by Parallex
FYP
Toronto is not good and was not good... they just lucked out in the lockout shortened season and squeeked in.
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Yeah, fair point. Maybe I am too charitable in my assessment. Sure looks like it based on this season.
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Originally Posted by saillias
I agree, I think Burke is going to find himself empty handed in summer and end up defacto GM. He wants a robot he can order around with a remote control and won't get it
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Agreed. It's in the job description he stated when the search started: young executive willing to develop under mentor.
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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Give me a break. There are 30 NHL GM jobs total and people are talking like a first time candidate won't want this gig. Burke was in te background before Feaster was fired and will be again when the new GM is hired
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He sure does seem to like the spotlight though. Once the genii is out of the bottle...
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Originally Posted by Burke Salad
I still dont get why Kelly Kisio doesnt get more consideration for this job?
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He sure fits the description, and is home grown. Almost all of the positives performances this season have been home grown or acquired very young and developed in the Flames system.
Coaching and GMs should take the same approach IMO.