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On May 23, 2023, the Calgary Flames named Craig Conroy – previously a 1,009-game NHL player, a 2006 Olympian, and an assistant general manager for a decade – as the club’s new general manager.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 22

Craig Conroy’s to do list ahead of NHL trade deadline

With Rasmus Andersson being traded, the first official domino in the Calgary Flames 2025–26 to-do list has fallen. There have been endless trade rumours following the Flames all season long.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Flames have one potential trade piece no one is talking about

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work when it comes to selling ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Such was always expected to be the case with this team heading into the season, and their play through the first half made that decision all the easier for general manager (GM) Craig Conroy.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

New right-shot defense target has emerged for Maple Leafs

While they might not have come all that close to landing him, the Toronto Maple Leafs were certainly one of the teams in the running for Rasmus Andersson before he was ultimately dealt to Vegas on Sunday night.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 19

5 key quotes from Craig Conroy’s Sportsnet 960 interview on the Rasmus Andersson trade

On Sunday afternoon, the Calgary Flames traded Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights for a return that included blueliner Zach Whitecloud, college prospect Abram Wiebe, a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2028 second-round pick.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames, and Who Is Interested in Rasmus Andersson

TSN: The Calgary Flames have three players – Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, and Blake Coleman – in the top six of TSNs Trade Bait list. The Flames aren’t planning on a full rebuild or tear-down, according to Darren Dreger, but they are looking to get younger.

NHL News / The Win Column / January 13

Midseason ranking of the Calgary Flames’ top 10 prospects

Craig Conroy has nailed multiple drafts in a row for the Calgary Flames and built up a solid prospect pool. Let’s go over the Flames’ top 10 prospects at the midpoint of the 2025–26 season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Flames’ Hard Question: Who Wants to Make Calgary Home?

The Calgary Flames lost to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, 4-1. That leaves them stuck in one of the league’s least comfortable places. Fourteenth in the Western Conference, five points out of a playoff spot, and surrounded by teams that aren’t going anywhere quietly.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 26

Flames general manager Craig Conroy stuck to his guns and stayed the course in 2025

There’s a saying among the terminally online, and it goes something like this: every day there is one main character, the goal is to never be it. The same thing seems to happen in the National Hockey League.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 18

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes could have a goaltender to move

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Carolina Hurricanes claimed goaltender Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers back on October 5th, and he’s been on a roll ever since.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

8 Flames Players Who Could Be Traded By the Deadline

Though they have recovered from an awful start, the feeling is that the Calgary Flames will be sellers at this year’s trade deadline. How many players they wind up moving on from remains to be seen, but you can get that general manager Craig Conroy will be working the phone lines as the trade deadline approaches.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 11

Throwback Thursday: Looking at the Craig Conroy and Mike Cammalleri trades with the Kings

On Saturday, the Calgary Flames will play their first game against the Los Angeles Kings in 2025-26. There have been two notable trades between the two teams in the 21st century, which is what we’ll cover in this edition of Throwback Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Flames News & Rumours: Parekh, Brzustewicz, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zayne Parekh, as well as prospect Cole Reschny, have both been invited to Canada’s World Junior camp.

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Flames News & Rumours: Cooley, Coleman, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Devin Cooley has earned himself significantly more playing time as of late. In other news, Blake Coleman opened up about the trade speculation he and a number of other veterans are facing as of late.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 30

Flames general manager Craig Conroy on his plan to build a contender: ‘Nothing’s changed’

On Friday, the Calgary Flames announced some news. Well, not new to them, but new to everyone else, as they announced previously agreed-up extensions for four key members of their hockey operations apparatus – most prominently general manager Craig Conroy.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

Calgary Flames Extend Front Office Team

The Calgary Flames made some news on the last Friday in November. News emerged that the team had extended three key members of the front office team. This

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 28

Flames announce two year extensions for general manager Craig Conroy, most of hockey operations

The Calgary Flames announced a bit of news on Friday morning, in advance of their Black Friday game with the Florida Panthers. The club announced two year

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Flames announce two-year extensions to Craig Conroy, senior hockey management staff

The Calgary Flames have announced the two-year extensions that they’ve given to general manager Craig Conroy and his senior staff of president Don Maloney, senior vice president of hockey operations & assistant GM Dave Nonis, and VP of hockey operations and assistant GM Brad Pascall.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 27

Craig Conroy is part of the Calgary Flames solution

It was announced on Wednesday evening during the Calgary Flames game against the Tampa Bay Lightning that the Flames had signed General Manager Craig Conroy to a two-year extension.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Flames set to make expected move with GM Craig Conroy

Flames ownership appears happy with the work Conroy has done thus far.

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Flames Nearing Extension With GM Craig Conroy

It appears the Calgary Flames are about to make official the contract extension for general manager Craig Conroy. Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday night, “Hearing tonight that the Calgary Flames and GM Craig Conroy are making progress on a contract extension.

Calgary Flames News / Athlon Sports / November 17, 2024

Flames GM Craig Conroy Reveals Trade Plans Ahead of Deadline

The Calgary Flames’ strong start to the season (9-6-3) may have slowed of late, but the team remains tied for third place in the Pacific Division with 21 points and is firmly in the playoff mix. General manager Craig Conroy, however, isn’t standing idle as he recently revealed his plans in the trade market before the deadline.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28, 2024

Flames and Oilers trade for D-man would be a GM 'career-ender,' says scribe

For Flames GM Craig Conroy, this trade would be a monumental risk — and potentially a career-defining mistake.

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18, 2024

Amid unexpected hot start, Flames looking to add center depth

Flames general manager Craig Conroy is considering restocking the cupboard instead of continuing to sell off pieces in a retool. A middle-six center is reportedly high on his list of desires.

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Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / May 20, 2024

Tough Roster Decisions Loom for Craig Conroy and Co.

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.

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / April 15, 2024

Craig Conroy Takes a Flyer on Trending Finnish Goaltender

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.