[News] Flames promote Peter Hanlon to AGM, Sean Kelso to VP of comms.

[Reggie Dunlop]

This is a direct snub of Iggy.

[Cantrader]

I thought Iggy was going to get the AGM role

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Congrats whoever you are

He's the redhead standing off to the side during every player interview. He's been with the organization for a very long time now.

I guess he's qualified to do player evaluations? That's the only thing I'm unsure of since his main job was in communications.

[Psytic]

Good for him. How many AGMs do you need though?

[Badgers Nose]

Maybe it means Nonis is getting ready to leave, or slow down.

[Caged Great]

I really like Peter. A very good guy. A class professional. I am happy for him to get the promotion.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat

Also, does this mean Sean Kelso is promoted to the top guy in hockey comms?

Probably but I hope not, Peter Hanlon was seen not heard for decades, Sean Kelso is a bit of a spastic tw*t.

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Peter is an absolute top-notch individual, and very knowledgeable in the hockey world as well.
While not knowing his specific duties in this new role, he has been very involved in communication with players during trades and signings, and I would expect that would be a large part of his new role.

As a Comms graduate that has applied to numerous jobs within the CSEC I like to think my resume has passed by his desk at least once.

Ok, probably not.

I've always heard Peter is top shelf material.

[PepsiFree]

Is there some arbitrary limit to the number of AGMs a team should have that I’m not aware of that has caused the question to be asked a few times?

I assume this info is hidden away with the standard work experience list for the role, that no doubt includes something like “this is an entry level role, 3-5 years of experience is required.”

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Cantrader

I thought Iggy was going to get the AGM role

He could be AGM as well. It isn't like they're going to get a "too many AGMs" penalty

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

How many AGMs does a team need?

Yes.

[getbak]

Under Treliving, the Flames had 3 AGMs (Conroy, Pascall, and Snow) for 3 seasons.

This is just bringing them back to what they had then.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by getbak

Under Treliving, the Flames had 3 AGMs (Conroy, Pascall, and Snow) for 3 seasons.

This is just bringing them back to what they had then.

The staffs are huge not sure what the issue is here. The only thing is him handling player evaluations. Not sure a guy setting up interviews is qualified for that but eh knows.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

That's because lawyers are really, really, really smart...

I echo you and Bingo's take, Hanlon is one of the good guys for sure. And if they heeded his views in the past 5 years we would not have squandered some of the things we once owned. All the time in the world with that guy.

Just trust us on this one.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Does Pascall stay in charge of the Wranglers, or is that Hanlon's now?

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

The staffs are huge not sure what the issue is here. The only thing is him handling player evaluations. Not sure a guy setting up interviews is qualified for that but eh knows.

Maybe part of his evaluation is how the player handles themselves off ice, during an interview?

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Is there some arbitrary limit to the number of AGMs a team should have that I’m not aware of that has caused the question to be asked a few times?

I assume this info is hidden away with the standard work experience list for the role, that no doubt includes something like “this is an entry level role, 3-5 years of experience is required.”

Equivalent to VP and Director roles in orgs where there's 3 levels to the whole org chart.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Cool day to have two topics ...

one where the owner is cheap when hiring GMs and coaches.
two where the team is hiring too many assistant GMs.

Oh the hypocrisy

[Reggie Dunlop]

Sad that many on this very forum were overlooked.

[icarus]

Is there anyone currently in the Flames organisation who has been around longer than Peter Hanlon? He joined the Flames around the same time that Iggy did (as a prospect). Good for him, I wish him all the best!