While I think Chiarelli is a good executive, I not sure if I'm a fan of combining the job/roles of President & GM. Where is the separation and accountability. Feels like they traded one "old boys" regime for another.
Even when Burke was on his own (after Feaster), he set about to hire himself a GM to handle the duties. Will Chiarelli's focus be on improving the team, or consolidating power and control under his watch. I don't know but are there other organizations structured this way in the NHL? Do good organizations do this combo role, or does EDM have to do this because it can't attract the talent at that executive level. (kind of like overpaying for a UFA).
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