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Originally Posted by Ferarri
Flames should absolutely be in damage control mode right now. One way to right the ship is to give Conroy an extension before Christmas. If they are even entertaining the thought of not extending him I fully believe they will regret that decision. A lot of fans will gladly spend their money elsewhere and not waste money on an organization that is proven to be a perennial loser.
Conroy deserves a longer period to fully implement his plan and get this team to where it needs to be. This isn’t simply about extending him because he was a fan favourite, but rather believing in a proper rebuild to acquire some high end talent and make the team exciting again.
Again, the Maloney interview was a disaster and perhaps behind closed doors the plan is rebuilding. Could this simply been media talk and misguided PR? Sure. However, this fanbase isn’t naive to the fact that ownership is obsessed with “getting in and anything can happen” mentality.
I truly believe this timeline is pivotal for the Flames. Failure to extend Conroy will be a decision that drives fans away because the plan will then become very clear. Let’s hope there is some common sense and the fan backlash is a wake up call.
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Extending Conroy is one thing we need to do, but that isn't enough.
I need to see Kadri and Andersson traded by the deadline. If we do not unload a bunch of vets at the deadline, it is over and we are completely cooked. It would show we are not committed to a rebuild and they would lose me as a fan. I have never considered ever cheering for another team but right now I'm close.