Flames promote assistant Craig Conroy to general manager position

Craig Conroy will be the next Flames GM.Conroy was a productive offensive player for the Calgary Flames, despite his reputation as a defensive center.
Conroy has been promoted to become the eighth general manager in Flames history, replacing Brad Treliving.
Conroy's people skills and ability to evaluate talent make him a good fit for the job, and he is expected to help the Flames reset and improve after missing the playoffs in 2022-23.
Calgary Flames promote Craig Conroy to general manager after a month-long search.Conroy spent most of his NHL career with the Flames and retired in 2010-11 to join the front office.
Conroy plans to add more youth to the team's lineup and improve asset management.He wants to keep pending free agent Elias Lindholm and build around him.Conroy seeks a harmonious relationship between the GM and head coach.