The writing was probably on the wall when Conroy was sent to oversee AHL operations for the past season as there seemed to be a disconnect between what the Flames felt was best for their prospects and what maybe what some in the Heat thought was best for the team. I don't think Ward did a bad job but he really only started leaning on prospects this season (with Conroy in charge) as past seasons he overly relied on AHL vets. For all we know it was Conroy that made this recommendation given he had a front row seat for a full season.
I'm personally not going to sweat about the organization's AHL coach as I'm sure Treliving and the AGM's have someone in mind which is fine with me as it's his right to surround himself with the people he wants to go forward. Also it probably shows that Hartley will have to prove himself all over again to his new boss as I don't think Trevliving will have any issues moving on from Hartley if he doesn't like what he sees next season.
It's possible Treliving has a guy in mind that he would like to put in the AHL with the possibility if becoming the next Flames coach. Time will tell.
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