I believe his quote was if we do a Edmonton style rebuild they better find a new gm. He isn't against rebuilding he is against sucking for years with no attempt to get better except the draft.
“I’m sorry — Edmonton finished where last year, caller? Want to wager on where we finish relative to Edmonton this year? I’m tired of this question, I’ll tell you very honestly. I’m getting a little sour. How many teams . . . every year, for the last 10 years, five years, eight years, have finished in the bottom five, bottom seven, bottom 10? They’ve had a pick anywhere from No. 1 to No. 10 year after year after year after year, and they still wander in the desert. And they’re no closer to getting out than they were 10 years ago.
“You know what? I look forward to the Battle of Alberta for the next X number of years. If the idea is, ‘Burn it to the ground,’ then Ken can find another manager to do it.â€
- Jay Feaster, Flamers GM, September 1, 2011
The Flames aren't rebuilding. We're retooling.
Jay Feaster does not want to argue semantics or word choice when it comes to describing the dismantling of the Calgary Flames.
The general manager will no longer **** an eyebrow or debate the matter should anyone label the process a rebuild.
Because, in reality, that’s exactly what this is with the Flames in full fire-sale mode down at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The rebuild is in full force
Hot damn. I must've not gotten the memo.
He didn't elucidate it that far, but yeah okay, his comment seems to be along those lines. The exact quote:
Although, one could argue that by trading the teams best forward, its best defensemen and likely losing their best goalie to retirement, while accumulating multiple first round draft picks in favour of NHL ready prospects, it constitutes a scorched earth policy, particularly if any or all of Tanguay, Cammalleri, Jackman, Wideman, and Stajan are moved in the off season.
And Feaster's disingenuity with regards to calling it a rebuild doesn't do him any favors. Nor his blind belief that the team was a legitimate playoff contender. Now, if one suggests that he only said those things because he was forced to and that they were in accordance with the demands of Edwards, well, that's not exactly complimentary either. Who wants a puppet for a GM?
In the end, he's either a sad little puppet, or a wholly incompetent, lumbering fool that thought a small, skilled and generally soft team can compete in the big, tough and gritty Western conference. And then there's the ROR debacle and the failure to get a written list of teams from Iginla. Really, the only facet in which Flames have shown a significant improvement in is drafting and Weisbrod's in charge of that. And with his idiotic comments every so often, he can't even be a good PR front.
Like I said Feaster doesn't want to simply sit by and watch his team constantly lose. He doesn't believe in rebuilding trough a decade of suck. Personally I agree with him, it is pretty clear we are going to use this draft to try and get some real talent, and the prospects he targeted are mostly nhl ready which leads me to believe that with a few UFA signings we will be trying to make the playoffs again next year.
Garrioch "reporting" this really means its just a fabrication on the part of Garrioch. Biggest hack in sports journalism. I cannot fathom the dirt he has over his bosses to still have a job.YES! This is the best day all year
Hopefully Feaster takes King's spot and we bring in Burke.
Garrioch "reporting" this really means its just a fabrication on the part of Garrioch. Biggest hack in sports journalism. I cannot fathom the dirt he has over his bosses to still have a job.
Feaster has also said he didn't want to label it as a rebuild because of the stigma it has because of recent years in Edmonton. Which is why he was trying to give it different label.Hot damn. I must've not gotten the memo.
This draft is looking to me like it's going to be the most important in team history. Feaster really doesn't inspire much confidence these days. I only hope we'll be okay.
Not me.He is ******, but I still hope its true
Feaster has also said he didn't want to label it as a rebuild because of the stigma it has because of recent years in Edmonton. Which is why he was trying to give it different label.
As for the confidence people have in him right now, I think the problem was a combination the media and the NMCs. The media raised expectations on possible returns, but the NMCs and short lists that came with them reduced the value. When it comes to the draft Feaster seems pretty hands off, he has said that is the day for Weisbrod and his scouting staff to shine.
Not me.
I hope King moves further to the business side of things and oversees the Flames sports conglomerate, which would keep him further from day to day Flames operations but still see the Flames (as well as the Stamps, Roughnecks and Hitmen) benefit from him business smarts.
I think King deserves more respect than he gets, I truly believe without him coming into the fold the Calgary Flames would not exist today.
except there is no actual proof King is getting involved in the GMs duties. It's just pure speculation.If we do keep King I want him as far away from the Flames as possible. He is a good businessman but a terrible hockey person.
YES! This is the best day all year
Hopefully Feaster takes King's spot and we bring in Burke.
Stop.
Rumour is burke to dallas.
And thank god for that. He is a horrible gm.
Stop.
Rumour is burke to dallas.
And thank god for that. He is a horrible gm.
Ignorance is bliss. Just because you tell yourself something doesn't mean it's true.
Burke is and would be a better GM than Feaster and Sutter.
except there is no actual proof King is getting involved in the GMs duties. It's just pure speculation.
Stop.
Rumour is burke to dallas.
And thank god for that. He is a horrible gm.
Must suck, built the Canucks,Leafs, and won the cup in Anaheim yea looks terrible.
Do you expect him to just trash his GM and other personnel? He has to maintain a public image and not defending moves (even if he dislikes them) is something he has to do.The thing that has bothered me about King is the amount of support he gave past failure. I don't think he was involved in hockey moves but he was one of the first to defend past moves that crippled this team. That being said he is a great business man in selling his product but over the last few years I just find myself thinking this guy really needs to shut up whenever he opens his mouth. He's kind of full of ****.
except there is no actual proof King is getting involved in the GMs duties. It's just pure speculation.
One thing to remember - before King arrived here, this organization was in shambles - both the business and hockey aspects of the team. (The Flames nearly moved to Oklahoma City for crying out loud.
While he's not done much to help (or hurt) the hockey side, he's completely turned around the business side of the organization. (yes, a stronger dollar has helped)
If King is leaving, it is because he wants to leave. Or it's because he's getting a promotion as I mentioned earlier.
Or it's just Garrioch telling stories again.