[News] Brian Burke joining Calgary Flames as President of Hockey Operations

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Cole436

I can't see any way Dion would want to come back to Calgary. There's too much water under the bridge.

I think you mean not enough water under the bridge.



Also, I assume it has not been anounced yet and the Burke talk is all speculation.

[Young-Sneezy]

is anyone else just outright praying this and kadri's holdout have something in common?

[sa226]

I kinda liked the direction the team was going anyway, regardless of the hiring.

But if this gives the franchise a little more stability in the front office and ends some of the meddling rumors, then I'm all for it.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I sure doubt that. Who would the Flames trade in order to acquire him besides prospects? It makes no sense to do that.

Probably mean back as a UFA. Anything over 5 would be an overpayment, but it wouldn't be the worst move to bring him back honestly.

[Tinordi]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Guys on the FAN960 were speculating if a Phaneuf to Calgary return is possible....

These Toronto rumors are already old, stupid and annoying and it's only been like 2 hours.

So goes the 24/7 sports coverage where even the most banal and inane topics are ridden out.

[Rubicant]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I hope he starts in on Lowe right off the hop. Got to like the fact that the battle of Alberta will now be spearheaded by two men who absolutely hate eachother.

There is never anything wrong with hating all things Edmonton but I would prefer this organization to not be so focused on what happens 'up North'. Unless the Oilers suddenly become good again, we are choosing the wrong franchise to compare ourselves to.

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Guys on the FAN960 were speculating if a Phaneuf to Calgary return is possible....

Were they actually speculating that?

All I heard was Boomer pose the question to Loubo and Rhett - with the response being "..... I hadn't even thought of that"

Did I miss more afterwards?

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by UKflames

I'm not in a position right now to go matching GM jobs to trades but I just don't like the thought of him having the reigns. Too many teams think that using the same old people on the management merry go round is the best thing to do, personally I disagree.

4-5 years ago this is a guy who was a consensus top 3 GM in the league. I don't know that he would have considered Calgary as a destination if it wasn't for his messy divorce with the Leafs, so for me I feel very lucky the Flames find themselves in this situation.

Generally I agree that using recycled GM's is a copout strategy, but IMO Burkie is one of the best in the business and got a really raw deal in Toronto.

I hope this turns into a GM position in Calgary.

[Owen15]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I sure doubt that. Who would the Flames trade in order to acquire him besides prospects? It makes no sense to do that.

Stajan is a more experienced player now...

Our D is looking pretty sketchy. Not a Phaneuf fan but that would not be the worst pick up. Then again, would rather see Wotherspoon and/or Breen shock the world and step up in a big way.

[Bertuzzied]

Maybe Phaneuf is coming back to Calgary...

[Igottago]

At the very least the Flames won't be an afterthought in the NHL, even if the team is bad for a few seasons. Burke commands a lot of attention.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

I'm only 5'6 but i'm in a gang.

Your Dungeons and Dragons group doesn't count.

[Tinordi]

For effs sakes just shut up about acquiring Leafs cast offs for the only reason that a new manager came from there. Utterly moronic.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Cole436

I can't see any way Dion would want to come back to Calgary. There's too much water under the bridge.

Meh. I could see him not wanting to come to Calgary because next year we'll still be hip deep in a rebuild... but given that the only familier faces in the locker room would be Glencross and Giordano I don't think it likely that there would be any personality conflicts preventing it. The team that Phaneaf was traded from doesn't exist anymore.

[_Q_]

On the Phaneuf rumors, I've gone on record saying that Dion is the most over-rated player in the NHL. I'm not a huge fan of his, but even I can admit that a top 4 of Giordano, Wideman, Phaneuf and Brodie doesn't look half bad.

I think, however, this Phaneuf speculation is way too premature.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

For effs sakes just shut up about acquiring Leafs cast offs for the only reason that a new manager came from there. Utterly moronic.

Thankfully Bozak just signed a new contract; zero interest in Stajan 2.0.

[MissTeeks]

Darren Haynes‏@DarrenHaynes_CP41s

As an NHL GM (with Hartford), Burke’s first trade with Calgary was in June/93. He acquired Sergei Makarov, 35, for a 4th round draft pick.

[Sutter4Mayor]

I, for one, welcome our new hockey overlord.

177 cm
83 kg

pfft...imperial system.

[CofR]

http://beta.thescore.com/news/282014

Report: Jay Feaster expected to stay on as Flames GM

[stemit14]

I don't see phaneuf coming back to Calgary... I like him as a player and he did have his best years here but he is always a whipping boy wherever he goes and it will be the same thing again if he comes back. Fans and media are really hard on this guy for some reason. Never wanted him traded in the first place but what's done is done and phaneuf and the flames aren't really a fit anymore. The flames could play their cards right and have another 3 picks in the first round again this year and build their defence through the draft.