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Flashpoint · 07-17-2021, 06:48 PM

Tre has had 7 years. It’s ok to feel frustrated and disappointed. I am too.

I see deals that didn’t come to fruition like Kadri as correct attempts hampered by Calgary’s staus as a 2nd tier NHL city. That isn’t his fault.

All that said, it took our best ever GM (Cliff Fletcher) 9 years to win a single playoff round. Until 1986 he won a total of 4 rounds from 1973 to 1985.

I think we have an experienced GM hampered by GM’ing a small market Canadian team. He’s made mistakes (mostly free agent signings and abysmal coaching hires) but he does seem more astute to me than the GM garbage in Edm or Van (thank god).

Hang tight, give some stability and lets see what shakes out with a flat cap.

07-17-2021, 06:48 PM	#166
Flashpoint Not the 1 millionth post winnar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Exp:	Tre has had 7 years. It’s ok to feel frustrated and disappointed. I am too. I see deals that didn’t come to fruition like Kadri as correct attempts hampered by Calgary’s staus as a 2nd tier NHL city. That isn’t his fault. All that said, it took our best ever GM (Cliff Fletcher) 9 years to win a single playoff round. Until 1986 he won a total of 4 rounds from 1973 to 1985. I think we have an experienced GM hampered by GM’ing a small market Canadian team. He’s made mistakes (mostly free agent signings and abysmal coaching hires) but he does seem more astute to me than the GM garbage in Edm or Van (thank god). Hang tight, give some stability and lets see what shakes out with a flat cap. __________________ "Isles give up 3 picks for 5.5 mil of cap space. Oilers give up a pick and a player to take on 5.5 mil." -Bax