Bob Clarke, Version 1.1

Jared at Bullies Blog had this to say on Sunday in response to the news that paul Holmgren had the "interim" tag removed from his title: That means Holmgren should have full authority to make trades and other roster moves this year. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. Holmgren worked under Bob Clarke since he rejoined the Flyers years ago. Obviously, the two most likely shared organizational philosophies and team-building strategies. In trying to move the team forward, the last thing the organization needs is more of the same. But until he screws up, let’s at least give him the benefit of the doubt. That's a fair enough thing to do, even though I'm not willing to. Apparently, I had reason not to: The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have acquired 6’2”, 240-pound left wing Todd Fedoruk from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and future considerations, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. Before last night's game, the Flyers had given up 64 goals in 16 games, 29th in the league, while at the same time socring just 33 goals, also 29th in the league. So, what's the answer to either of these problems? If you said trading away a fourth-round draft pick and future considerations for a goon with a broken cheekbone, pat yourself on the back. You have just graduated from the Bob Clarke School of Hockey Mis-Management. Swing and a Miss correctly points out that "Paul Holmgren, who just the other day had the label 'interim' deleted from the front of his title as GM, has picked up just where Bobby Clarke left off, reacquiring players previously traded." This makes me wonder how long it will be before Craig Berube is stripped of his duties as assistant coach and told to lace up his skates. By all accounts, he's a good locker room guy.