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View Poll Results: A simple question. Are you happy with the hiring of Burke?
YAY! 534 92.87%
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:02 AM   #361
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god dammit shut up Spector.

Zero assets? Ground zero?
Yeah. We are bad right now, but there are some solid young players in. The organization.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:02 AM   #362
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Why hello Miss Hallett.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:02 AM   #363
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Who was the guy on the Sportsnet feed who described the Flames as "the most asset poor team in the NHL?"

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Old 09-05-2013, 10:03 AM   #364
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Flames owners Murray Edwards, Alvin Libin, Jeff McCaig and Clay Riddell al here for presser. Almost historic day here
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:03 AM   #365
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Has the presser started yet?

Can someone please keep us at work updated?

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Old 09-05-2013, 10:03 AM   #366
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Murray Edwards with a rare appearance in the front row. That said, this is likely his and the owners' hire.
Of course it is.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:03 AM   #367
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Kristin Hallet is damn hot!
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:03 AM   #368
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Here we go.
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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.
Anyone remember who Risebrough wasted the pick on?
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:04 AM   #370
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Ken King, Brian Burke and Jay Feaster. That's a lot of beef at the table.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:05 AM   #371
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Oh.My.God.

I'm excited.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:06 AM   #372
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Can someone start a new thread for the press conference? Let's make this official, not just another rumor.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:07 AM   #373
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We can listen to King talk, why do we have to look at him too? Show us Kristen Hallet again.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:08 AM   #374
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John Bean (sp?) - current CFO to become COO.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:08 AM   #375
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At least we'll start winning trades now.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:08 AM   #376
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Burke is President of Hockey Operations.
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Burke is now President of hockey operations. Feaster now under his telescope.
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:08 AM   #378
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Burke spoilered the announcement:

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I'm very pleased and honoured to be joining the Flames!
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:10 AM   #379
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Anyone remember who Risebrough wasted the pick on?
Internets say... Ryan Duthie (Zero NHL Games Played).
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:11 AM   #380
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Love this move. Finally a president with great hockey experience and knowledge.
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