Before I start my post, which of course I’ll say is 100% opinion, I’ll anchor on a few things I believe (again only opinion)
- I believe being a GM in a small Canadian market is 100% the hardest GM gig in the NHL with the absolute most cards stacked against you.
- I also believe we have an ownership group that does not have an appetite for tear downs and long stretches of rebuild.
- I also believe we an owner willing to spend to the cap which is an advantage for Tre.
So that said above, this is my opinion on Tre’s work.
- While not void of mistakes (no GM is) I think Tre has done a far better than average job building this roster up to this point, considering the assets he had coming in, and our market. He knows the limitations of Calgary, and has excelled building this team through the right avenues.
- where I do believe he’s not done well, as many have said, is pairing up that well constructed roster with the right coach. But he’s seems to have learned on that front.
So for those that want him gone, I’d like to ask, what is the reason. Is it because “someone must pay” for the fact this chapter of the Flames has now been forced to come to an end, earlier than desired and without the full success desired? Or is it because looking forward you honestly believe the next person will be a better GM?
Evidently I think he’s a pretty good GM. He’s also a young GM, this is his first gig. As mentioned, he’s not perfect he’s made mistakes, but my guess is he’s learned from them and gained experience. Meaning he’s likely getting better at his job.
Do you actually think there are better options out there, or do we just want a symbolic sword to fall on for todays disappointment?
I don’t remember everything since being a Flames fan as a kid, but IMO BT is the best GM we’ve had since Fletcher (not at all comparable eras) and I think it would be a big mistake to not charge him with this next chapter.
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