General manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames made big moves in the offseason this summer. Some of these moves were rather expected. For instance, the trade of Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils is something many fans saw coming.
Folks, it seems like just yesterday that Craig Conroy became general manager of the Calgary Flames, but it was actually almost a year and a half ago. While it feels like Conroy’s been part of the Flames organization as a player or member of management forever, he actually has spent time elsewhere – it’s shocking, we know.
Their options are limited at this stage of the NHL calendar, but there are still a few options worth exploring.
Folks, we’re a week away from the 2024 Young Stars Classic tournament beginning in scenic Penticton, B.C., and about two weeks away from main training camp opening for the Calgary Flames.
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re into the month of September and that means hockey is starting soon. Training camps begin in the middle of the month, but deals can still happen.
The Calgary Flames were in a bit of an odd spot when they selected Sam Honzek with their first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Craig Conroy had only just taken over as GM from Brad Treliving, but he’d only traded one of the club’s seven pending UFAs.
In a way, Aydar Suniev represents the true beginning of the Calgary Flames’ current rebuild process. Just over a year ago, when Craig Conroy took over from Brad Treliving as the Flames’ general manager, he faced an impending (and inevitable) mass exodus of veteran talent.
If you were to do a poll amongst Calgary Flames fans, most would be in agreement that Craig Conroy has done a solid job since taking over as general manager.
It seems early to start reflecting on the work of a general manager who’s just a few months into their second year on the job. Since GMs only last an average of 5 years, Conroy could be nearly halfway through his tenure if things don’t go well.
If you’ve spoken to a fervent Calgary Flames fan over the past few years, you may have noticed a change in their demeanour over the past several months.
The Calgary Flames are in a difficult position as an organization. A few years ago, the team lost star forward Johnny Gaudreau to free agency and traded another star forward in Matthew Tkachuk.
When FlamesNation head honcho Ryan Pike published the full list of 10 players who did not receive any top-20 votes for this year’s edition of our prospect rankings, those of you in the comments section expressed a fair amount of concern.
While anything can happen in a league with such parity, the consensus is that the Calgary Flames will struggle in 2024-25. Though general manager Craig Conroy has said tanking isn’t part of his plan, the struggles are somewhat by design as the organization heads for a rebuild in hopes of long-term success.
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is upon us, and teams are already gearing up for what is bound to be an exciting offseason and an exciting couple of days. Trades are being made, extensions are being signed, and most importantly, teams are jockeying for position by trading up for picks.
Every sports fan wants to know all the details about what decisions are being made, whether it’s during the trade deadline, free agency, or the draft.
You could make a case that General Manager Craig Conroy has handed in his homework early. The Calgary Flames are roughly five months away from commencing the 2024-2025 regular season, and the rookie Calgary exec has most of his work done.
The order for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft is set with the conclusion of the draft lottery. The Calgary Flames were projected to pick ninth overall, and they will be.
In a season filled with ups and downs for the Calgary Flames, one major positive has to be the establishment of a new youth movement. Flames GM Craig Conroy made it clear in his introductory press conference, that bringing in younger players was going to be the main focus for the team moving forward.
Flames general manager Craig Conroy is staying busy as the dog days of the 2023-2024 regular season ride out. Today the rookie team builder made two moves in recalling hulking forward Adam Klapka as well as signing 24-year-old netminder Waltteri Ignatjew to a one-year, two-way contract worth $870,000.
Though the Calgary Flames were only eliminated from playoff contention this past Thursday, most of the fan base accepted the reality that it wasn’t happening with this team for some time.
MANALAPAN, Fla. — Ask Craig Conroy how his first nine months as general manager of the Calgary Flames have been, and he can do little more than let out a long sigh.
It’s been another disappointing season for the Flames, who sit 12th in the Western Conference with a .500 record and are down to a 19% chance of making the playoffs, per Hockey Reference.
Hunkered down for amateur scouting meetings ahead of next month’s draft, new Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy will barely have time to breathe. But he knows how important it is to get moving on a search for the next head coach.
Conroy’s endless positivity and progressive ideas garnered rave reviews in Calgary on Tuesday. He’s more than proven himself as someone who’s easy to root for.
It’s official. The Calgary Flames have announced that former forward Craig Conroy has succeeded Brad Treliving as the eighth general manager of the Calgary Flames. The team also announced that Brad Pascall will now be the VP of hockey operations and assistant GM, while Chris Snow will be the VP of data and analytics, as well as an assistant GM.
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