[Lanny_McDonald]

Frankly, I see the Calgary Flames as an under performing company. They have all the pieces to be a big earner and turn some big profits. The problem is they are mismanaged. They have really poor middle management (coaches) and upper management that can't make a decision to alter course when it becomes evidently clear that change is needed. These are usually times when wise investors would sweep in, clean house, and put in place a seasoned management team to push the company over the top.

I'm shocked that Murray Edwards has not approached the team this way. This is how he made so much money. He recognized good companies with assets that were underperforming, snapped them up and put in place experienced managers to turn them around. What the hell is he missing here?

It is obvious this team has some really good pieces. It is obvious they can perform when allowed to play an up tempo attack oriented game. They have added important pieces to the mix that improved the depth since that last time they actually played to the team's strengths. This should be a very good team, but the comically bad management team is holding this group back. Treliving needs to replace the coach immediately or be replaced himself and then a new coaching staff put into play.