Lebrun: Flames "getting late in the process" of hiring a GM

[Ashasx]

Yeah even during interviews last year, Conroy often said some surprising things (which I view positively) that I didn't expect to come out of the Flames org.

I think he benefits from being familiar with the organization, but I don't think his vision aligns with Treliving.

[devo22]

sorry if I've missed this, but: beside Conroy, who have the Flames even interviewed? Pascall, Pridham - anybody else confirmed?

[Kipper_3434]

I don't think Conroy gets the job but I would be happy if he did. We will probably hire some older fart who last won something over a decade ago.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Please just be competent.

And please don't be a recycled post apex guy.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

So I would imagine this is Conroy or they don't want to battle other teams for Brandon Pridham or Eric Tulsky

I have a feeling Tulsky is going to stay in Carolina.

Dundon seems like the type that won't want to lose him. And they can keep Waddell as President (he is 65 years old) and then promote Tulsky to GM.

Tulsky has been in that org for 9 years now, working up from Hockey Analyst, to vice president hockey analytics, to assistant general manager.

Would be weird if Carolina let him walk now, or didn't promote him. And if you're Tulsky the team you helped build is in the Eastern Conference Finals right now...why would you want to leave.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Conroy might be waiting to assemble his own people. May be waiting for contracts with other organizations to end.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I think Conny was always the front runner. But I think it was also a great and fantastic idea to go out vette a slew of candidates to ensure you've levied as much info as possible into making sure it's the right choice.

If it does end up Connie, which is fine in my books as any concerns I had with him being GM are now not in org any longer, at least they measured his resume against a strong list of candidates that did not win the job over their top guy.

Flames also would benefit from picking brains and observing different statagies.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

Originally Posted by Knut

^ Oooo... Sec214 liked that post.

[Moneyhands23]

OK OK guys it's me. I'm the new GM

[Paulie Walnuts]

I hope if its Conroy they let go of 2004 and move the organization forward. No more of this unfinished business stuff almost 20 years ago time to move on.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

I hope if its Conroy they let go of 2004 and move the organization forward. No more of this unfinished business stuff almost 20 years ago time to move on.

has anyone besides Darryl's return presser said anything like that?

[Ashes]

Without actually seeing the PowerPoint presentation from John Bean showing which GM candidate scored the highest on the Stephen Covey Leadership Matrix.. it'll be hard to tell if the right decision was made. But I'm ready to be hurt again.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

has anyone besides Darryl's return presser said anything like that?

It feels that shadow has been on the team it wasn't just Sutter he just publicly stated it. The certain type of players we have chased and not fully embracing a rebuild.

Just want the organization to move forward with that progressive mindset.

[topfiverecords]

Whoever it is they hire they’ll at least be a better choice than Kenny Holland.

[Five-hole]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Whoever it is they hire they’ll at least be a better choice than Kenny Holland.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Yeah even during interviews last year, Conroy often said some surprising things (which I view positively) that I didn't expect to come out of the Flames org.

I think he benefits from being familiar with the organization, but I don't think his vision aligns with Treliving.

I recall comments where Conroy said Treliving often worked on his own while Burke would use the management team "refereing to himself" more. This may explain why Treliving sometimes had misses on bringing in certain players. My bet is Conroy would be open to a team approach to decision making.

[Pickle Juice]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Conroy was a Finalist for the Buffalo job. I think his vision is much different than Tres

Any ideas when we can expect an announcement?

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Five-hole

In Rod we Trust.

[GullFoss]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Nope, he's stated unequivocally he does not want the job.

Playing hard to get?

[sss1]

Less ramp up time for the new hire is a major benefit here.

A new coach is needed and the roster needs substantial shuffling. Who ever takes the chair has to start quickly, and it would ideal if that individual didn't have to spend time 'getting to know' everyone and how the politics work around the team.