Confirmed with Link: Craig Conroy Named Flames General Manager, Dave Nonis AGM/Senior VP Hockey Ops

[Ace Rimmer]

 

[Some Other Flame]

This is a good hire.

Conroy has been one of the next men up in the league for a long time, and I’m curious to see his philosophy. He’s never been afraid of under sized or skill over size; which would bode well for this team which has now found itself in the middle of not being overly skilled and not being overly mean either.

I’m thinking they bring a big boy coach in to get this team moving. Don’t be shocked if coach Q gets a long look if the league gives him the go ahead this month.

lol

If there's one thing the list of possible GM's and coaches linked to the Flames have in common it's that they're all cheap. It's essentially down to internal candidates looking for their first shot to external failures looking for a last chance.

To think that Edwards is gonna pony up for Quenneville after he's already paying Sutter 8M to go be a toxic anchor somewhere else is bizarre.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

At least it's not Marc Bergevin.

 

[Mobiandi]

Conroy will not hire a coach with a bigger reputation than his. He had a front row seat to Sutter walking all over Treliving for nearly 3 years.

It’ll be Huska or Love.

 

[pucksfeedthewolf]

This is definitely a little dismissive to Huska, but I don’t want anyone with a Sutter influence on the staff next year. Clean house.

Give me some Love

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Remember when Connie was special assistant to Feaster and he flew out to Boston College to make sure Johnny signed with the Flames and he got the job done? Let's see more of that.

 

[Nanuuk]

Wow. A lot of people on this and other sites sure have their panties in a knot and the guy hasn't even been formally introduced.

What experts we have in our base! We are so lucky to have such astute judges of character and experience to guide us through these troubled times.

 

[Tofveve]

I'm happy about this but boy did he inherit a mess. I hope Craig can perform some magic and survive it all.

I was gassing up at an Esso on Crowchild and . . . the road that leads into Kensington, about 9 years ago maybe. Conny rolls up and gets some gas. I said a couple of recognition things and he had a warm huge smile the whole time. Honestly seems like a genuinely good guy.

 

[Kranix]

Brad speaks...

 

[Kranix]

Conny waited a long time for an opportunity for the fans to turn on him

 

[Kranix]

Steinberg said on Flames Talk that Conroy’s approach will put emphasis on building through the draft. Thank god

Every GM says that when introduced. Last I checked they still hold the entry draft every summer too, even though Edwards tried to have it abolished.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Penguin Kyle.

Friedman- I heard the players were very blunt in their exit meetings. A flames player told Friedman to watch what unfolds over the next month as to why things didn't work.

Sorry if this is the wrong thread. I think it shows more of why thos change happened and others, possibly to come.


Conroy expected to be named on Tuesday. If he didn't get would have left the organization.

When Conroy was traded to Calgary he didn't want to go.

They're going to hire more.

Friedman speculates Dave Nonis to help Conroy.

Coaching position.

Mitch Love (Calgary's AHL team coach ?)
Kirk Muller.
Travis Green
Andrew Burnette.

Thinks Iginla will join the team in some capacity in a year.

Potentially bringing Tanguay in.

Calgary wants to improve their offense. Not only in the terms of players, but in terms the way the players are taught and a more offensive system

Marek throws out the name Marc Savard.

 

[Cant Kick On 1 Foot]

Happy it’s Conroy. Glad it’s not a GM who’s been around, highly regarded and has a lot of experience, but us only made it to the 2nd round.

Good too that Conroy is American. It may be an asset to help influence fellow Americans that Calgary is a good place to play.

Go Flames

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Wow. A lot of people on this and other sites sure have their panties in a knot and the guy hasn't even been formally introduced.

What experts we have in our base! We are so lucky to have such astute judges of character and experience to guide us through these troubled times.

Really?

I think the only knotted panty I’ve seen around here is “I’m not so sure about this”

 

[Mobiandi]

Nonis also joining the team

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Nonis also joining the team

Maloney's old job? (Pro scout)

 

[lightstorm]

Nonis also joining the team

Mediocre organisation hiring more mediocre people. I feel literally nothing.

 

[Kranix]

Maloney's old job? (Pro scout)

Is Bob Murray still employed by the flames? Nonis worked with him in Anaheim, scout and consultant.

 

[Deen]

I just can't picture Conroy playing hard ball. He giggles through most of his interviews.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I think it’s good.

Just let Button do his job, accrue picks when you can, be cautious in FA. Get a coach with an open mind in terms of young players getting a chance.

Time to start drafting high skill guys in round 2 again. I feel we’ve gotten away from that recently which seems like a Sutter/Treliving thing.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

 

[Mobiandi]

What’s Rene Bourque doing these days

 

[super6646]

Creating an OBC up in Calgary, because that always goes great.

I’ll give it a chance, but I admit this isn’t making me too excited.

 

[Kranix]

They need to add Oliwa to the front office as well.

 

[viper0220]

Why bring Nonis? They don't trust Conroy?