Anyone else getting tired of "nothing" ?

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by flylock shox

What is he doing? And what about it necessitated the firings of Feaster and Weisbrod when they happened?

I'm sure one of many reasons, but the day BB decided Feaster did not have future with the Flames, there's no reason to keep him "just cause" .... and if they were conducting interviews for Feasters job while Feaster was still on the job, that's pretty tacky and makes the organization look Oilers-ish.

Feaster was let go as soon as the decision was made, because:
a) there may have been someone BB liked out there, and it was thought Buffalo was also looking at the same candidate.... so there is some urgency, and
b) one of the reasons Feaster was let go was his god awful trade deadline last year (ROR screw up, Iginla trade / debatable screw up with Boston, Bouw not maximizing value) and did not trust Feaster to handle another trade deadline

[Enoch Root]

People are complaining that Burke isn't doing enough??

Imagine if Burke were out there wheeling and dealing in an attempt to win some games, and thus completely derailing the rebuild and any semblance of a longer term plan?

Now that would be something to complain about

[bax]

Some of the responses in this thread are ridiculous. It's the first year of the re-build what do people expect? Especially with the drastic managerial changes this club has just undergone. We have an excellent AHL that is developing a winning culture for our prospects. We went out and got two young centres with potential in Knight and Colborne. We just had a solid draft.

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by bax

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Couldn't have said it better myself. How's that Tapatalk app working?

[Poe969]

This rebuild sucks, I thought we would have already won a cup by now this year!!

[Yanda]

Am I the only one hoping we move Glencross? I understand he has clauses but he would be valueable to a playoff team even if I feel he is grossly overrated.

[bucksmasher]

Originally Posted by T@T

1. Burke fires Feaster and co
2. Sends fan favorite SB to Abby just when he started to play "3 zones"
3. Galivants across north america seemingly doing nothing for the Calgary Flames
4. Team goes into total crap mode since

And not a peep from the great hockey mind Brian Burke

I understand the lack of stimulation hurts but addictions have their withdrawal pains. I for one don't think Burke can just get up one morning and decide to start rebuilding. Rebuilding can be long, boring, disappointing and involves holding out for the right deal etc. It doesn't matter if Burke gets up at 4Am and paces the halls of his office building, its not going to speed up time.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by MolsonInBothHands

Regarding Hudler: If he blew a tire, how do we know it wasn't a skate blade issue that he stormed down the hallway to have fixed. It's a pretty big assumption to say he was quitting on the team, considering how consistent he has been for the team this year.

Regarding Rebuild: The next round of moves aren't going to make the team much more enjoyable to watch. Be careful what you wish for. This is NOT rock bottom.

This is why I don't get the hate on for Francis here.....as he makes an assumption that hudler quit on the team and he is a bag.....while you make a different assumption and nobody calls you out.....for all I know hurdler had to take a dump in the worst way......the optics of hurdler leaving bice and bench aren't great but at the end of the day it is a who cares moment.......just using this to illustrate a point.

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by Yanda

Am I the only one hoping we move Glencross? I understand he has clauses but he would be valueable to a playoff team even if I feel he is grossly overrated.

I find Glencross to be incredibly frustrating. I wouldn't call him a smart player, but he should always be able to put up points. If he was willing to waive his NTC or whatever it is he has I'm sure he would net us some decent pieces for the rebuild.

Next year I think there' say logjam at LW, and I'd rather we had some RWers to play on the right side than guys on their off-wing. Moving Glencross wouldn't be a huge deal since there are so many players waiting in the wings.

Glencross
Hudler
Baertschi
Bouma
Galiardi
Byron
Ferland
Agostino
Hanowski
Possibly Gaudreau
Possibly Klimchuck

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

This is why I don't get the hate on for Francis here.....as he makes an assumption that hudler quit on the team and he is a bag.....while you make a different assumption and nobody calls you out.....for all I know hurdler had to take a dump in the worst way......the optics of hurdler leaving bice and bench aren't great but at the end of the day it is a who cares moment.......just using this to illustrate a point.

Francis makes a negative assumption about Hudler, questions his character, and you don't see a difference? Equipment problem assumption vs. quitting on the team assumption... still don't see a difference?

[Northendzone]

They are both assumptions to me there is no difference.......I will say that Francis's negative/sensationalistic one generated more of a reaction.......

[Hackey]

Originally Posted by Yanda

Am I the only one hoping we move Glencross? I understand he has clauses but he would be valueable to a playoff team even if I feel he is grossly overrated.

Glencross is definitely a quality asset that we should shop. I don't think there is the same urgency on him though since he isn't a UFA. You want to get maximum value. This could be at the deadline or during the off season. Definitely should be explored though.

[Azhouse]

Originally Posted by yanda

am i the only one hoping we move glencross? I understand he has clauses but he would be valueable to a playoff team even if i feel he is grossly overrated.

+1

[vilzeh]

not even 1 season into rebuild and the riots are beginning! (Forum wise). What happened to the " We can support a rebuild " ?

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by vilzeh

not even 1 season into rebuild and the riots are beginning! (Forum wise). What happened to the " We can support a rebuild " ?

We do, we just don't like watching a bunch of veteran players that appear to be mailing it in almost every game for a month.

A rebuild generally involves young players getting ice time, not too many, but some. At the moment, we have Monahan in the young guy category. Backlund and Brodie have been in the NHL for a while now, and Byron has also been there, but he's not a long term piece either.
It would be nice to see 5 forwards being rookies or young players.

It's one thing to play hard and lose. Nobody had a problem with that earlier in the season. When you appear to be playing like you don't give a crap and can't wait until the plane arrives to take you to your new team, then people start getting pissed. I know that they try hard and are not likely apathetic as they are professionals, but it all just sucks right now. We went a modern day record of 5 shutouts in 7 games and haven't been stellar after that. The last time that happened was before the start of the great depression. That's enough to make anyone frustrated.

That said, I am pleased that they are not making any rash trades and appear to be taking it slowly. For the long term health of the organization, we need to suck, and suck badly for a while. We don't have nearly the amount of skill we need to be an elite team, and we need 3 top 5 picks (Monahan can count) hopefully in the upcoming seasons.

[Northendzone]

One season into the rebuild? We have been at this since we lost game 7 in Tampa bay!!

[TurnedTheCorner]

The on ice results are frustrating me more. It's been pretty easy to drift away from the games of late, or to find other things to do. I may not follow very closely until next season.