The Flames need to go after guys who have proven results.
Conroy is part of the current gong show and had no previous experience and was handed the AGM job. Pascal was a Team Canada executive for number of years and managed only a U20 Gold, Sprengler Cup and WC silver. I mean really with the talent at Canada's disposal that pretty brutal. Of the three, Chris Snow is probably the most qualified and he was the last to get the AGM role.
Some people to consider for GM to AGM roles.
Kelly Kisio built the Hitmen into a juggernaut and now is a pro scout for Vegas for 3 years. A guy from their own backyard. At the least he should be interviewed for a AGM job after whoever ends up being the GM.
Eric Tulsky in Carolina. He is a man behind a lot of what Carolina does. Friedman mentioned him on couple of episodes now. Harvard grad, dubbed as arguably the best analytical mind in the NHL. Currently AGM in Carolina.
Brad Whelen in Tampa. Longtime Hitmen Scout while Kisio was in charge. He found the likes of Martin Jones (4th round), Ryan White (4th round), Ryan Getzlaf (3rd round), Karl Alzner (2nd round) and Michael Stone (4th round) while with the Hitmen. Has gone from a scout to Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting for a Tampa team that continuously finds players.
Judd Brackett of Minnesota. Went from scout to Director of Amateur Scouting for Canucks. He was responsible for identifying guys like Boeser, Madden, Demko, Gaudette in the NCAA. He then moved to Wild last year but Minnesota didn't take any NCAA players in 2020 draft.
Theresa Feaster, currently serving as Director of Hockey Operations for Providence College in the NCAA for 3 years. Served as assistant coach (video coach) for USA U20 team. She's an up and comer and the Flames would be wise to add her.
There's a lot of good personnel people out there who have paid their dues. Hire the brightest people. Time to fix this thing Murray.
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