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Originally Posted by Ashasx
If the reason why we've been spinning our wheels is because managers have been too afraid to tell Edwards... my good god
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Not sure it that what it means, if that quote is accurate. If that comment is accurate (maybe it is, maybe it isn't), the take away there is Edwards will listen, and is not the necessarily the controlling puppet master some on here make him out to be.
We black and white things too much. I think for many, it's either Edwards is telling everyone what to do, or he's not involved at all. Like almost every single boss / team member relationship in any business, what actually plays out is somewhere in between would be my guess. Edwards likely has thoughts, ideas and probably questions. Which is completely normal. Does his GM / President of Hockey or Ops or team president view his ideas, questions , thoughts as mandates, or something to be worked with or around? Sounds like Burke could get his ideas through to Edwards while still either deflecting, dismissing or incorporating Edwards' feedback, and still drive the direction on the team he wanted and Edwards trust.
If other GMs / Presidents have failed to do that, it could be more of a reflection on them than just Edwards is controlling - would be my take away.