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Old 02-20-2021, 03:44 PM   #1
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Fun question to add a little levity in this place: If you could have a 20-30 minute to chat with one person in the entire Flames organization, who would it be and why?

**please don’t turn this into a bash ________ thread, this thread is for fun.


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Tod Button (Director of Amateur Scouting) - Would absolutely love to talk to him about how he got his career started, his history, which players he almost drafted (Kucherov), how far down his list Brayden Point was, how mad he gets when draft picks are traded and etc.

Runner up: Craig Conroy
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Old 02-20-2021, 03:52 PM   #2
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"Is this still all 'part of the process'?"
"What is 'the process'?"
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Old 02-20-2021, 03:53 PM   #3
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I mean, it has to be Craig Conroy. That's the easiest, most entertaining conversation you could imagine. Just get him going on literally anything and sit back and enjoy your coffee.
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Is Big Ern still employed by the team?

Martin Gelinas may be my choice. He's been around the game for a long time.
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Old 02-20-2021, 04:05 PM   #5
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Lanny McDonald or Peplinski

I want to hear stories about the battles against the Oilers in the 80s. Plus, both seem like great people in general to talk to.
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Button for me - love hearing those draft and scouting stories.
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Is Big Ern still employed by the team?

Martin Gelinas may be my choice. He's been around the game for a long time.
Funny, I’ve talked to Marty before. Super nice guy, humble, down to earth. Not even close to his listed height of 6 feet though haha.
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I got a chance to sit down with Lanny McDonald, but because I have to lipread he had to lift up his handlebar mustache for me!

He got me an autographed stick, I wasn't able to chat with him long but if there was person I would love to have coffee with, he would be the guy!
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Ward. Not as a bashing experience. I would really like to know what goes in to coaching an NHL team. I would hope I would get straight answers. Which I why I didn't pick Treliving because I don't think you are going to get anything but stock answers from a GM.
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Old 02-20-2021, 04:41 PM   #10
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Conroy hopped up on coffee would be fun.
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Old 02-20-2021, 04:47 PM   #11
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Button or Conroy for me. Button, because of the strategy behind drafting and draft stories.

Conroy because would love to hear stories about his playing days and management days. Also he might let something slip.
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Old 02-20-2021, 04:48 PM   #12
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Chris Snow. To see what it’s like to talk to a real hero.
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I would love to pick Chris Snow’s brain about the analytics the flames use. What part they played in recent personnel decisions etc. Also I find his fight inspiring, so I would enjoy just picking his brain on staying positive and staying the course.
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Old 02-20-2021, 05:17 PM   #14
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Harvey the Hound.

Oh sorry it says person.
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Serious reply, Murray Edwards for sure.
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Serious reply, Murray Edwards for sure.
I’ve talked to Edwards. Be on your toes.
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Brad Treliving,

I just need to know how close we were on the many deals that he's always been in talks for. I also want to know who he would have selected if we hadn't acquired Hamilton. I know some say Konecny was the choice but I would like to know his thoughts on Barzal.
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I’ve talked to Edwards. Be on your toes.
Ya I have met him a few times as well but have never had one on one time.
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Harvey the Hound. He'd know whose been in the dog house

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