Brad needs to go and I think he will. The optics of keeping him are bad. But the owners are limited in who they can bring in as a GM because we have a new coach for the next 3 years. The Flames will also bring in a new Burke. Could be Jim Rutherford to oversee hockey ops. Maybe Conroy or Lombardi for GM. The choices are limited given DS is in. I like what Pittsburg did we should follow the same script.
At this stage it is clear that a new combination set of eyes is required to evaluate and make changes but the process has started with DS.
The team is left with a very poor prospect pipeline. There is really no major help coming.
Our younger players who are in the NHL and in the prospect pool are small not overly fast and are not highly skilled which is consistent with the team we have now. Part of the problem is that we have not drafted high or traded our picks. This also speaks to BTs shortcomings of overvaluing the team. That needs to change.
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