I've been impressed by Conroy so far. While some people may fret that he hasn't gotten 110% of any expected return, I think he's done quite decently. More importantly, he's held the line on expiring contracts and making sure that we don't lose them for nothing. That has always been my biggest grievance (asset management).
I understand not wanting to sell guys ahead of playoffs, but have always thought that unless you are one of the top 7-8 teams in the league, you should be getting rid of those upcoming UFA's, not keeping them for a run.
He's been great at that, and held true to opening up some spots for young players. Nothing handed to anybody as we've seen with Coronato/Pelletier still looking to cement their spots on the team, but I'm sure they are far more excited and motivated to do so looking at their peers of Zary/Pospisil/Hunt all seeing a lot of time.
Big draft for Conroy, but he's given me a lot of faith thus far (though I don't think Treliving was as terrible as many on this board make him out to be either).
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