Gilmour trade is the worst for so many reasons but Doug Risebrough isn't nearly as much of an idiot as some are making out to be. Don't get me wrong, I think he was a terrible Flames GM but there are some other factors.
Being GM of the team with a low payroll is one thing, but Risebroughs' job was much worse. He had to transition the Flames from the highest payroll to one of the lowest. Not a lot opportunities to make a blockbuster there. Basically the Flames were the 98 Marlins. There is a reason Cliff Fletcher left when he did. Because he saw what was coming.
And I know the thread is about Flames trades but after flopping in Calgary he went and learned from Glen Sather, got another shot in Minnesota and did much better. Doug Risebrough has forgotten more about hockey than any of us will ever know. Those old enough to remember him playing know what kind of guy he is. Total warrior. Captain of captains.
Last edited by Mister Yamoto; 07-28-2017 at 04:24 AM.
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