[FeyWest]

There's never going to be one perfect way of managing things as there are way to many variables and stipulations that can cause a management team to succeed or fail. However, I think the biggest thing that causes teams to fail (Not every time ofc) is many periods of flux and never having one direction for a decent period of time.

Parallax, I understand your feelings of trepidation and doubt but the previous structure never seemed to work either and I think it was time for change. It's the first time we've ever had a hockey mind in a "president-like" position it's always been King, how many years have we been wandering the desert (being non-consistent competitiveness)?

I'm excited and still have reservations at the ready in case Burke/Treliving don't have success. I'll give them 2~3 years to show what they have in mind and to showcase this new structure. Fans have an effect on the team too, just look at Edm and Van, fan outrage and lack of support doesn't breed confidence to the players, they are people too and aren't immune to the effects of fans. That's one of my reasons why the Flames did as well they did they wanted to work hard because we as fans were so excited to watch them play even though they maybe weren't the pundits "Best" team out there.

This is my opinion and its good having all sorts otherwise there's no interesting discussions. This a new era for Flames fans and I'm ready for the ride GFG!