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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Honest question, how much time needs to pass for him to "pay his dues" how much time before he's ready?
He's been in the management role for the Flames for over three years now. At what time are his dues paid, 4 years? 5 years?
If Burke wasn't here I'd agree with you but with Burke still guiding, helping him along the way, I think it's time to the hand the reigns over. He comes across as a very sharp hockey mind and his role has seemingly expanded every time he's in the spotlight. We're always talking about wanting to get the next young upcoming GM here to be under Burke, so get the one that's here already. Learning to deal with players, agents, contracts?
Brian Burke wasn't in Philly yesterday to deal with Arnold and Gaudreau, Conroy was.
You or I can't say for sure if he's ready or not but to me he seems like as good of a candidate as anyone. If the Flames don't hire him as GM someone down the line will, and I'd hate to see Conroy to another team. I think he's turning into one hell of manager.
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I think you can keep him happy with another title promotion, but I don't even think it has to be as an AGM. I don't think he has the star power of a Sakic, Shanahan or Yzerman in that we would need to worry about losing him to another team.
Working under a GM for 3 years, who will likely never work in the NHL again, will not exactly be the most attractive asset to another NHL team.