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Flamenspiel · 12-15-2017, 09:06 AM

^^I don't think GG finishes the season. Although Tre runs the team, Burke has fired coaches mid-season and will step up to insist on it at some point if this continues. If it gets to a point where the perception is that you have nothing to lose in firing the coach, then you fire the coach. The players are certainly to blame as well, but I would hate to see a panic trade made that could damage the franchise long term.

Lou Lamorello(someone that Burke considers a mentor), and one of the greatest GMs in NHL history, fired coaches mid season many times. There is nothing surprising or exceptional about it, its a very disposable position. I would not be surprised if the Flames are looking around and asking questions.

12-15-2017, 09:06 AM	#2188
Flamenspiel Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Mar 2011 Exp:	^^I don't think GG finishes the season. Although Tre runs the team, Burke has fired coaches mid-season and will step up to insist on it at some point if this continues. If it gets to a point where the perception is that you have nothing to lose in firing the coach, then you fire the coach. The players are certainly to blame as well, but I would hate to see a panic trade made that could damage the franchise long term. Lou Lamorello(someone that Burke considers a mentor), and one of the greatest GMs in NHL history, fired coaches mid season many times. There is nothing surprising or exceptional about it, its a very disposable position. I would not be surprised if the Flames are looking around and asking questions. Last edited by Flamenspiel; 12-15-2017 at 09:14 AM.