The Cammalleri non-trade

[Hackey]

Originally Posted by MarkGio

Could Cammy yield more than a 3rd rounder earlier in the season? Nobody knows. But that's what he was apparently worth at the deadline and that wasn't good enough for Burke. Burke stated that he progressively had to drop his asking price closer to the deadline, and being an experienced GM, I'm sure he knows that nobody is going to take your calls for very long if you're asking for the moon, so the market asking price cannot be too outrageous.

Given the results, I don't think its unreasonable to expect that Cammy was worth more than a 3rd at some point during the season, especially when the team has stated to be willing to hold back salary.

So according to you Burke should have known in December that Cammy would be worth a third in March? If he could predict the future he wouldn't be managing a hockey team.

[MarkGio]

Originally Posted by Hackey

Still doesn't address the issue of cap space. Still doesn't prove there was any real interest in Cammy. And basically your saying Burke should have known months before hand that the offers at the deadline were going to be weak when usually that is when you get overpayments. Tell me exactly how he was suppose to know this months before and find a trade partner willing to clear cap space to land a player who has a history of injuries and was having a terrible season.

There's a general lack of basic high school science class here. What are you expecting in a Flames forum, video surveillance of Burke working the phones - verified by a forensic expert? Who here ever "proves" anything?

He's suppose to be a good manager and be responsible for the results. Like... all good managers, in any business. Maybe you wouldn't know?

[MarkGio]

Originally Posted by Hackey

So according to you Burke should have known in December that Cammy would be worth a third in March? If he could predict the future he wouldn't be managing a hockey team.

I see.


Forecasting and knowing the market is not fortune telling, its basic sales and economics. Its expected in nearly every sector? Well, I think you and I aren't capable of understanding each other. I'm confident there's a big gap in business knowledge between us. Have the last word if you wish.

[Hackey]

You must have a brick for a brain. You expect Burke to know Cammys worth 4 months in advance forgetting that things change daily that would affect that value. Do you expect the weatherman to know the temperature 4 months from now because it's his job?

[Hackey]

Originally Posted by MarkGio

I see.


Forecasting and knowing the market is not fortune telling, its basic sales and economics. Its expected in nearly every sector? Well, I think you and I aren't capable of understanding each other. I'm confident there's a big gap in business knowledge between us. Have the last word if you wish.

I have a Bcomm. You must be working on yours with a know it all attitude like that.

Forecasting the market based on what? Your the genius. What would have told Burke Cammy would be worth a 3rd in March?

[trublmaker]

Originally Posted by Hackey

I have a Bcomm. You must be working on yours with a know it all attitude like that.

Forecasting the market based on what? Your the genius. What would have told Burke Cammy would be worth a 3rd in March?

the only thing you will accomplish here is a sore head from beating it against the wall.

[theoforever]

Originally Posted by Hackey

You must have a brick for a brain. You expect Burke to know Cammys worth 4 months in advance forgetting that things change daily that would affect that value. Do you expect the weatherman to know the temperature 4 months from now because it's his job?

As always nice job.