NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Calgary Flames.
Craig Conroy is sticking to the plan heading into this season and allowing the Calgary Flames’ young talent to develop.
The Flames general manager was tempted to sign a veteran free agent to expedite the “retool” process he started after being hired on May 23, 2023, to replace Brad Treliving, but decided to stay the course.
Calgary fell one win short of qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season and will be relying on its young core to help it get over the line this season.
“We’ve always said we have a plan and we have to stick to it, and we can’t deviate just because other teams are signing players,” Conroy said on July 1. “For us, we st