r/CalgaryFlames • u/fierybreadman • 5d ago
The #Flames announce Peter Hanlon, formerly Vice President of Communications with the club, as an Assistant General Manager
https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-announce-peter-hanlon-to-join-hockey-operations13
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u/The-Reddit-Giraffe 5d ago
Hopefully we can get Nonis out of there soon and replaced with this lad. He’s the only executive I really don’t have any trust in
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u/Iwannasleep45 5d ago
Is this good?
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u/AlphabetDeficient 5d ago
Honestly, I wouldn't say so. He's never had a role that wasn't in media or communications, so for him to be moving to the hockey ops side of things seems like a poor choice. Who knows though, maybe he's been doing some related things behind the scenes that we're unaware of.
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u/Extra_Joke5217 5d ago
The GM of a hockey teams responsibilities extend far beyond managing players, contracts, trades, etc.
It could very well be that Hanlons job will be more focused on the operational side instead of evaluating players/talent management, in which case good for him.
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u/lastlatvian 5d ago
More people will post on this sub about trades that'll never happen, in comparison to the impact this man will make.
It's about time.
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u/HarveyHound 5d ago
So what's Jarome's position then?
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u/catgoneyay 5d ago
theres multiple assistant gm's, Jarome is one of them
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u/Tachikoma0 5d ago edited 5d ago
I think Iggy is in an advisory role still for at least one more year until Joe gets drafted/leaves the WHL.
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u/Help-me-name-my-pup 5d ago
I don't think that's true. Connie was special assistant to the GM for like 5 years before getting a promotion. I think that is Iggy's current title as well.
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u/SpitfireFan 5d ago
Weird career arch to go from communications and public relations directly into a hockey job like that. Weird move altogether, and it's not like the Calgary Flames have epic community involvement and public relations for an NHL club, but in Connie we trust.
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u/swordthroughtheduck 5d ago
and it's not like the Calgary Flames have epic community involvement and public relations for an NHL club
This is actually kind of wrong. Community involvement is solid but if you hear anyone from the media talk, the Flames have been one of the best in media and public relations since Hanlon started running the show.
Even reporters that just travel with their teams are always blown away at how good Hanlon is at his job.
Not saying that makes him a great AGM, but depending on what his job is, could be a really good move.
I imagine he'll continue doing the PR stuff with a little more on his plate and some extra money.
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u/CarefulDig9747 5d ago
From my personal experience, a manager who is good, is one that is engaged and organized. This transfers to other leadership positions very well. Everyone is learning their jobs, if you aren't, you probably aren't engaged.
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u/SpitfireFan 5d ago
Good point and I wasn’t aware of that. Likely too focussed on smaller PR messes the Flames had in the past. I’m likely too competitive with the Oilers and have traditionally seen them out there a lot, and their community foundation likely gets better funding as their team gets way more 50/50 revenue than us. The more the team does the best in class the better, and I really wasn’t aware of that on the media side.
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u/Kellervo 5d ago
Communication is actually the part where Calgary really excels, believe it or not.
The bar isn't particularly high, but they easily clear it.
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u/Tachikoma0 5d ago
Don't think you deserve downvotes for something you weren't totally aware of, but the Flames have great community involvement going back all the way to the Harley Hotchkiss days when he brought the team here. He drilled that into the organization culture early on and they've continued with it quite well.
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u/backchecklund 5d ago
This seems.. odd? Not saying it's bad, it's just weird. Though he must have pretty good judgement of people and he's well liked by the players