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#-3 · 11-30-2025, 02:55 PM

For those who don't think the OP is one of the worst takes on this board, what exactly is expected of a pro-sports ownership group?

I don't there is a credible argument that he is unwilling to spend. Based on recent history.

I don't think there is a credit argument that he is unwilling to let the team take a step back and develop talent based on even more recent history.

And I don't think any of us should aspire for Edmonton, Buffalo, San Jose levels of public and purposeful tanking that is so embarrassing it leaves scars on the organization and returning players for years and years. For those who say it's the only way, I'd also encourage you to check where Edm, SJ, Buf, and Chi are sitting in the standings. I'm sure you could credibly make the argument that the Flames should be telling everyone they are trying to lose and get McKenna, but I wouldn't want you managing my team, even if that is the direction things are moving.

11-30-2025, 02:55 PM	#72
#-3 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Exp:	For those who don't think the OP is one of the worst takes on this board, what exactly is expected of a pro-sports ownership group? I don't there is a credible argument that he is unwilling to spend. Based on recent history. I don't think there is a credit argument that he is unwilling to let the team take a step back and develop talent based on even more recent history. And I don't think any of us should aspire for Edmonton, Buffalo, San Jose levels of public and purposeful tanking that is so embarrassing it leaves scars on the organization and returning players for years and years. For those who say it's the only way, I'd also encourage you to check where Edm, SJ, Buf, and Chi are sitting in the standings. I'm sure you could credibly make the argument that the Flames should be telling everyone they are trying to lose and get McKenna, but I wouldn't want you managing my team, even if that is the direction things are moving.