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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I will probably be accused of being a Tre apologist, but a lot of this organizations challenges continue to go back to lack of assets. So Tre had to use assets to get a #1 goalie, a few times. He can be faulted for perhaps not getting the right guy - but this is a franchise that constantly has robbed Peter (the future) to pay Paul (the present).
I think the Hamilton deal ultimately was positive as it led to the Lindholm/Hanifin acquisitions.
I think the Hamonic deal, in retrospect, wasn't great. And I think the obvious miss-steps with signings are also hurting.
Ultimately there is a pattern where Canadian franchises seem to want to kick their contention window open early - we are seeing it now in real time with the Canucks. Does that pressure come from ownership, the fans, or is it self-inflicted by the GMs.
My evaluation of GMBT overall though is
- A good trader
- Has facilitated improved drafting, in spite of pick deficits
- Good at handling RFA negotiations
- Not good a UFA signings
- Questionable coaching hires
Overall I think he does more good than bad.
People can disagree.
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I think Tre is a good man, he’s a great face for the franchise and is probably very well respected within the Calgary Flames organization. His RFA work has been incredible, so I think he’s also a good negotiator and someone that players want to work for.
I don’t know if he’s good at constructing a winning hockey team, capable of keeping up with stronger, faster teams.
I think he’s in the middle 1/3 of GM’s, I like him running the team but I’m not confident we ever see a championship under his watch.