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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
When the Flames were looking at hiring a new GM, there were two primary candidates on almost everyone's list:
Jim Nill
Jim Benning
Burke hired a guy few of us had heard of instead, by the name of Brad Treliving.
After hearing about Treliving, and hearing him speak, I was happy with the decision, but still would have preferred Nill.
Looking back now, all I can say is thank fricking God! Way to go Burky!
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Pretty sure Nill was in Dallas when Burke was searching for his guy. I remember
Nieuwndyk was heavily rumored as a candidate