[Rumour] Dowbiggin is reporting a new head of hockey ops

[Red John]

Really hope this happens.

Don't know much about Shanahan and how good he'd be but he does come from a good organization (Red Wings). Wish the Flames jumped all over the chance to get John Davidson and Jim Nill earlier but this organization has always been slow to learn and behind the 8 ball. Suppose its better than not learning at all, like their neighbours to the north.

Would have preferred Brian Burke as well but given that he's not a good communicator and a very stubborn man, he wasn't going to be a fit for Murray Edwards.

Be interesting to see who Shanahan brings in as GM. Hope he grabs someone outside the organization who is highly touted, instead of John Weisbrod but would certainly have a lot more faith in Weisbrod than in Jay Feaster and the current situation.

Really hope an announcement happens soon, the Flames can't afford to screw up this draft and a lame-duck GM situation probably wouldn't help that scenario.

[SuperMatt18]

Been saying this for a while but tbey will restructure to a MLSE type of format.

King remains president of the Calgary Flames group, but not as president of hockey ops.

Sounds like Shanahan becomes president of the Calgary Flames hockey team, wont be announced until after the season though as he still has his commitment to the NHL.

Fan of the move, Shanahan is a smart hockey guy and has lots of connections and is respected.

[lostintokyo]

How many Presidents, VP's, GM's, Assistant GM's does this organization need?? Honestly.

[Badger Bob]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Keenan is going to the KHL guys

Yeah, and when he has higher ambitions than coach with a team, he doesn't wait until years later to let it be known.

[$ven27]

Did I not see something that everyone else has? Because people are talking like Shanahan is already in..

[Badger Bob]

Originally Posted by LouCypher

I think if Shanahan gets the role it could go a long way towards building the winning culture that is needed here. He has been part of a winning organization, plus his recent experience at NHL HQ would benefit the team in many ways. Not sure how qualified he is in other areas, certainly though should have a good base of knowledge and XP to build on.

Shanny's at least as qualified as Joe Sakic.

[Drury18]

Wonder how attached Stevie Y is to Tampa Bay?

That would be bringing some winning attitude and culture to the front office of the Flames.

[saskflames69]

I like the sound of that

[JBR]

Originally Posted by Badger Bob

Shanny's at least as qualified as Joe Sakic.

Perhaps, but Sakic hasn't done anything yet.

[Badger Bob]

Originally Posted by JBR

Perhaps, but Sakic hasn't done anything yet.

If Shanny gets this job, then they both begin from virtually the same starting point.

[$ven27]

Originally Posted by Drury18

Wonder how attached Stevie Y is to Tampa Bay?

That would be bringing some winning attitude and culture to the front office of the Flames.

The moves Yzerman has done so far makes me want him nowhere near here.

[morgin]

Article was updated to indicate Shanny has been spotted downtown YYC.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by $ven27

The moves Yzerman has done so far makes me want him nowhere near here.

Really? First year on the job and the Lightning go from not making the Playoffs to the Eastern Conference Finals.

[JBR]

Originally Posted by Badger Bob

If Shanny gets this job, then they both begin from virtually the same starting point.

Yes but doesn't mean either is qualified. That's yet to be proven.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by $ven27

Did I not see something that everyone else has? Because people are talking like Shanahan is already in..

One name; sureloss

Which doesn't mean it's for sure, but it means it's close enough to heavily discuss it.

[Badger Bob]

Originally Posted by JBR

Yes but doesn't mean either is qualified. That's yet to be proven.

Not sure why you're attempting to engage me in a debate here. If Shanny does get this job, it means that somebody thinks he is qualified, just as somebody had confidence in Sakic's ability in Denver. After that, what matters is not their qualifications but their performance.

[$ven27]

Originally Posted by Drury18

Really? First year on the job and the Lightning go from not making the Playoffs to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Bishop for Conacher + 4th, Downie for a 1st, the Lindback deal, Carle signing all so far appear to be bad deals, can't really think of anything good he's done so far. He is pretty new to being an NHL GM, so he could improve.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by $ven27

Bishop for Conacher + 4th, Downie for a 1st, the Lindback deal, Carle signing all so far appear to be bad deals, can't really think of anything good he's done so far. He is pretty new to being an NHL GM, so he could improve.

I think the Bishop thing needs to play out a bit more, I don't necessarily disagree with that move. I like the Stamkos deal he got considering the numbers the kid puts up and he could have been signed to an excessively bloated contract like Crosby or Malkin.

I think the other big thing here is many of the younger players nowadays would have looked up to Yzerman as a hockey hero. Would we be able to lure some good, young talent to Calgary if we have Yzerman in the GM position? Because right now, I don't really see anything making players want to come here. And Yzerman was a good captain and leader, could he start teaching some of our young guys leadership skills that appear to be lacking in the room?

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

I've heard that Weisbrod would have no problem stepping in as GM of the Flames as long as there's no meddling by the ownership.

If there is a change in Hockey Ops, we maybe could see Weisbrod taking over for Feaster. I'd put (a small amount) of money on it.

From what I've heard ownership meddling goes on to some extent with every franchise. The thing is in having a hockey man as first point of contact with ownership, he should be able to diffuse any poor ideas with a hockey based argument. Right now King says okay that sounds good, Feaster agrees and Weisbrod, may shake his head but follows orders.

[Erick Estrada]

This is good news but I question the timing. This should have been done a month ago. Maybe there were conflicts but if there is a shakeup at the GM position it seems odd after Feaster just had that presser and a few weeks before the draft.