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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Was wrong about Boudreau being Flames head coach. Also I recall him pumping Ward's tires when he got the coaching gig full time so clearly his analytical skills are pretty weak. Being right about Johnny leaving is low hanging fruit as a lot of us suspected that for years as well. I would argue Dean Molberg has been more connected to the Flames than he has.
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I think Francis’ connections are with ownership and management to a degree. Which is why he is their back channel moving threat over arena negotiations. I don’t recall the Ward business but that makes sense - he’d support a management decision.
But he’s just not a sports reporter. He’s got zero background aside from just being around. He does have pretty good access for gossip.