Yeah they have great coaching systems.
- A_SteamingLombardi

It deserves a name..... trap is taken, left wing lock.

I nominate septic.

Then there’s the others that are just blind. So used to losing that it doesn’t matter any,ore.
- K-man25

it is sad for Flames Fans that there are endless dark years ahead with no young core in sight.

Did you hear the rest? What was your understanding that they're not coming to do just desk jobs?
- NuckUp

I did. I find it's still a massive reach. The sedins have zero management experience, are going in blind, and to think or say they are being prepped to co-manage the franchise for when Benning is done (2 years) seems absurd. I don't think Benning would want to intentionally or even unintentionally put that sort of expectation or benchmark on them.

it is sad for Flames Fans that there are endless dark years ahead with no young core in sight.
- NuckUp

But they got a fucking Stanley Cup so I don't think they care.

I did. I find it's still a massive reach. The sedins have zero management experience, are going in blind, and to think or say they are being prepped to co-manage the franchise for when Benning is done (2 years) seems absurd. I don't think Benning would want to intentionally or even unintentionally put that sort of expectation or benchmark on them.
- Codes1087

Their kids soccer teams seem to be doing fine.

it is sad for Flames Fans that there are endless dark years ahead with no young core in sight.
- NuckUp

Flames are still fairly young and do have 2 Canadian World Junior players coming. A USA gold medal winning goalie coming. They’re not without fault though, no top end defenceman on the horizon, maybe they’ll draft one this year.
They’ve got some good young players from the Ahl knocking on the door. They’re basicly in the same boat as the Canucks employing a desperate GM trying to save his job by instead of promoting, signing useless ufa’s for the bottom 6.
I can see why you’re so frustrated and find the need to lash out at everyone else on here.

Flames are still fairly young and do have 2 Canadian World Junior players coming. A USA gold medal winning goalie coming. They’re not without fault though, no top end defenceman on the horizon, maybe they’ll draft one this year.
They’ve got some good young players from the Ahl knocking on the door. They’re basicly in the same boat as the Canucks employing a desperate GM trying to save his job by instead of promoting, signing useless ufa’s for the bottom 6.
I can see why you’re so frustrated and find the need to lash out at everyone else on here.
- K-man25

If only there was a place for you to discuss Flames business...

adios amigo.


If you want to take NFU with you, it'd be appreciated.

I did. I find it's still a massive reach. The sedins have zero management experience, are going in blind, and to think or say they are being prepped to co-manage the franchise for when Benning is done (2 years) seems absurd. I don't think Benning would want to intentionally or even unintentionally put that sort of expectation or benchmark on them.
- Codes1087

My second part asked Don if 2 years was enough. You seemed to be saying the Sedins weren't coming in to take over. So now you agree how long will it take for them? Remember there's nothing faster than learning from mistakes.

If only there was a place for you to discuss Flames business...

adios amigo.


If you want to take NFU with you, it'd be appreciated.
- dbot

You’ll have to add a 1st round pick to get rid of him. You should know that.

You’ll have to add a 1st round pick to get rid of him. You should know that.
- K-man25

via GIPHY

If only there was a place for you to discuss Flames business...

adios amigo.


If you want to take NFU with you, it'd be appreciated.
- dbot

Is that where he's hiding out in kiwiland where mental health is a priority?

Flames are still fairly young and do have 2 Canadian World Junior players coming. A USA gold medal winning goalie coming. They’re not without fault though, no top end defenceman on the horizon, maybe they’ll draft one this year.
They’ve got some good young players from the Ahl knocking on the door. They’re basicly in the same boat as the Canucks employing a desperate GM trying to save his job by instead of promoting, signing useless ufa’s for the bottom 6.
I can see why you’re so frustrated and find the need to lash out at everyone else on here.
- K-man25

lol I'm not the frustrated one posting an endless orgy of hate. So you think Canucks are in same boat as Flames signing Canuck expendables. Then let me direct you to what JB was doing grabbing Sven and Granlund. It won't dull the pain it might even extend it. Start playing hello darkness my old friend on repeat.

It deserves a name..... trap is taken, left wing lock.

I nominate septic.
- golfingsince

Because that’s a type of tank?

But you want the worst management team in memory to teach them
- A_SteamingLombardi

Jake Milford and Harry Neale say Hi!

@ Lotto

Well said, management is weak but not nearly as pathetic as a certain segment of the fanbase. Glad the Sedins are onboard as well as Clark.

Benning may be an idiot but he has loads of experience and can provide some guidance for the Sedins to learn the ropes.
- CanuckDon

I also can’t believe this is the question that is getting play when there was so much more that was left unsaid. Benning doesn’t believe his team is good enough to compete in these playoffs, and he is feeling overwhelmed and needs help running the team.

As far as Clarke, “we’ll get something done” doesn’t sound like a fait accompli to me. We’ve heard this song before.

Because that’s a type of tank?
- 1970vintage

He basically revealed they were going to take over after learning all aspects of the hockey ops and business.

Is 2 years of Sedin apprenticeship enough to take the team to the promised land?
- NuckUp

I don’t think he indicated that at all. In fact, he mostly just rambled.

Heyyyy Fans back in the stands in Mtl.
Is this just a Quebeker thing, or for all of Canada now?

Flames are still fairly young and do have 2 Canadian World Junior players coming. A USA gold medal winning goalie coming. They’re not without fault though, no top end defenceman on the horizon, maybe they’ll draft one this year.
They’ve got some good young players from the Ahl knocking on the door. They’re basicly in the same boat as the Canucks employing a desperate GM trying to save his job by instead of promoting, signing useless ufa’s for the bottom 6.
I can see why you’re so frustrated and find the need to lash out at everyone else on here.
- K-man25

The Canucks have a lot of problems but give me a break, the flames have arguably the darkest future in the league. You know it, I know
It and for your sake hopefully Treliving also is aware

I also can’t believe this is the question that is getting play when there was so much more that was left unsaid. Benning doesn’t believe his team is good enough to compete in these playoffs, and he is feeling overwhelmed and needs help running the team.

As far as Clarke, “we’ll get something done” doesn’t sound like a fait accompli to me. We’ve heard this song before.
- 1970vintage

I mean if he doesn’t get something done w Clark he just set himself up for another banner. Hopefully he knows a deal will be done soon

Heyyyy Fans back in the stands in Mtl.
Is this just a Quebeker thing, or for all of Canada now?
- dbot

Any Leaf jerseys in the crowd?

Also, to answer your question. Just a Quebec thing. We’re not expecting fans back in the stands in BC until September.

Any Leaf jerseys in the crowd?
- 1970vintage

Game's in Montreal not Tampa Bay.

Any Leaf jerseys in the crowd?

Also, to answer your question. Just a Quebec thing. We’re not expecting fans back in the stands in BC until September.
- 1970vintage

What a pathetic province! Happy for the fine people of Quebec and the Habs

Heyyyy Fans back in the stands in Mtl.
Is this just a Quebeker thing, or for all of Canada now?
- dbot

Like to remind you that health authorities in Canada are provincial and local. So no nationwide restriction lift.

What a pathetic province! Happy for the fine people of Quebec and the Habs
- CanuckDon

What’s the point? Not even you are elite enough to be among the 2500 in attendance. It would be like being the only couple in a 40 seat restaurant #noatmosphere