Confirmed with Link: Flames Hire Brad Treliving as New GM

[THEWARRIOR]

Greatest hire ever! The Warrior is leaving the Oilers and am now a Flames Fan! Nobody will outwork Brad

 

[Calculon]

Fine... We'll take OEL if we have to...

If we must. They'll have to throw in Gormley as well though.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Maybe Gillies32 will get his wish now and we will get Stone?

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Very excited to have him on board!

We are going in the right direction, it seems!!!!!!

 

[1989]

I'm going to hold off on judging this hire until at least after the Christmas Break depending on what moves or signings he makes.

To me he's a relative unknown although I'm happy that he's from outside the organization, and that he has worked on a solid management team that operates under a strict cap and still has made the playoffs on occasion; although great credit also goes towards Tippett.

Mainly, I am wondering what aspects of management Treliving controlled under Maloney. Any input ton signings, trades, or trade-aways? Haven't seen anything of real substance yet. Also wondering if he's a good signing, trading, or drafting-style of GM as certain managers are well-known for their strengths in one area but weaknesses or mediocrity in others.

Lots of interesting times still ahead I am sure for this Flames group, hopefully all positive. I like the fact that his father is on the Board of Governors for the CHL. Also, he owns Boston Pizza and Mr. Lube. Look for great sponsorship deals for season ticket holders.

 

[Boomstick]

Welcome aboard Brad. I'm just happy the search is over.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Another aspect I like about this hire is Treliving has already shown he can work well being part of a team and working well with Maloney. He will need to have a similar relationship with Burke, I'm sure that was an important factor to BB when he made this hire.

 

[Mr Lebowski]

Maybe Gillies32 will get his wish now and we will get Stone?

We can only hope

I like Burke's choice. He was my 3rd choice after Benning and Futa

 

[Beats By CoRD]

Some fresh blood in the organization. I love it. We've been needing it ever since we were overtaken by the Sutter clan. I will withold any real judgement until later. But with Burke behind him, I have faith.

 

[Rangediddy]

Get it?

 

[1989]

Get it?

I prefer

but to each their own.

 

[Beats By CoRD]

Any guesses on the assistant GM?

 

[1989]

I don't think the assistant, if hired from outside the organization will be named until post-draft for some reason.

Conroy is the only candidate I can think of within the Flames front office that would be promoted otherwise.

Call me unimaginative.

 

[Flamesarmstrong22]

Interesting to know it's true that he was the only person that Burke interviewed but it also excites me that Burke thought that highley of him

 

[StreakingRed]

What would you guys think of Kelly Kisio as AGM?

 

[DCDM]

What would you guys think of Kelly Kisio as AGM?

I like the idea for sure. The Hitmen have been built and run very effectively under his guidance. I'd want to know if/who some of the other potential candidates are though.

 

[tfong]

What would you guys think of Kelly Kisio as AGM?

I would love that.

 

[DCDM]

Burke says there is no limitation on Treliving's involvement with the Flames draft.

 

[StreakingRed]

I like the idea for sure. The Hitmen have been built and run very effectively under his guidance.

I would love that.

Yeah, I think he'd make a great AGM. He'd be my first choice.

Seems too soon to promote Conroy to AGM. I like the role he's currently in.

 

[Taranis]

Good article on the official Flames site.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=716958&navid=DL|CGY|home

 

[LukeD]

Quite pleased with what he's said so far, and with what people are saying about him.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Yeah, I think he'd make a great AGM. He'd be my first choice.

Seems too soon to promote Conroy to AGM. I like the role he's currently in.

Kisio would be a great fit. Knows the area, great experience, has a good grasp on young talent. I think he should be a candidate for sure. You also have to think he may bring in someone he or Burke knows from past work experience. I like Kisio though.

 

[Beats By CoRD]

Yeah, I think he'd make a great AGM. He'd be my first choice.

Seems too soon to promote Conroy to AGM. I like the role he's currently in.

Agree 100% on both counts.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Obviously, Treliving has done scouting himself, so why not let him have a say in the draft?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Obviously, Treliving has done scouting himself, so why not let him have a say in the draft?

Burke said he will be in full control of the draft.