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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
I am not sure this is as ground breaking as folks are making out to be. There are only 6 GMs who have been with the same team as long as BT has been with the Flames.
Calgary Flames Brad Treliving April 28, 2014
made playoffs 5/9 (made second round)
Columbus Blue Jackets Jarmo Kekalainen February 13, 2013
made playoffs 5/10 (made second round)
Dallas Stars Jim Nill April 29, 2013
made playoffs 6/10 (made finals once)
St. Louis Blues Doug Armstrong July 1, 2010
made playoffs 10/13 (Won the Stanely Cup)
Washington Capitals Brian MacLellan May 26, 2014
made playoffs 8/9 (Won the Stanely Cup)
Winnipeg Jets Kevin Cheveldayoff June 8, 2011
made playoffs 6/12 (made conference finals)
Nashville Predators David Poile July 9, 1997*
madeplayoffs 15/24 (made finals once)
*retiring after this season.
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This context makes it seem plausible that Tre living was dealing with the fatigue of the job.