[News] Flames presser 12pm MT. Re: Hockey Operations personnel

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

You’re ignoring:

“I know where Lindholm was as an AGM, but now I want to see where he is as a GM”

That doesn’t make it sound Lindholm wanted to be here, nor did Lindholm’s own words at the exit interview.

If he says he knows where he was as an AGM and then follows that up after with him believing Lindholm wants to be a Calgary Flame how exactly does that make it sound like Lindholm doesn't want to be here?

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

This is one of the signing that Conroy was talking about that just plugs a spot that a young guy should have.

And it is actually worse than a $1.1 million cap hit. It's $1.3 million in the NHL and a buried penalty of $150k. That signing made no sense.

Treliving left this team in a cap mess. Eighteen players signed for next season with only $1.25 million to fill out the roster.

Something has got to give.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Haven’t seen this much positivity and gregariousness in a Flames General Manager since Craig Button!

[Hockey_Ninja]

The biggest thing I personally took away from the presser is that communication in the Flames org was not great and Conny wants to fix that

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Haven’t seen this much positivity and gregariousness in a Flames General Manager since Craig Button!

The guy who set in motion the press conference we watched today. Call it the Buttonfly Effect.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Boreal

Nonis usually avoids this while working in the background. He also traded Todd Bertuzzi for Luongo.

I got that vibe when he was asked a question where the reporter said "Dave you're probably feeling a bit left out of the questions" and he replied "and that's okay". He can be a good backroom guy handling things smartly and professional.

[MacDaddy77]

I could see a trade moving out Backlund and Toffoli.

Slide Dube to 3rd line C or if Schwindt/Zary can steal a spot keep him LW.

So nice to look at Cap friendly and know that Lucic/Lewis/Ritchiex2 days are over

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by BoLevi

I was expecting to be underwhelmed, but I was quite happy. The Nonis thing seemed weird to me at first, but seeing all three of those guys at the podium, it all made a lot more sense.

I think the guy happiest with the Nonis addition is probably actually Conroy.

Bit of a safety net

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Skyceman

Something interesting that Craig said was that Brad worked alone a lot and he wants to be more collaborative. This may be one of the downfalls of Brad especially the coaching decisions he made.

We've all heard that Brad would sequester himself in his office and work solo on major items. Conroy is a more a team guy who keeps the conversation going from the bottom to top of the food chain.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

You do know there isn't two methods to coaching.

You can be demanding without creating a culture of negativity and hate.

Rod Brind'Amour as a prime example.

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

I could see a trade moving out Backlund and Toffoli.

Slide Dube to 3rd line C or if Schwindt/Zary can steal a spot keep him LW.

So nice to look at Cap friendly and know that Lucic/Lewis/Ritchiex2 days are over

I would really like to see Zary spend one more year in the A to really refine his skating before coming up.

I think Zary has all the tools to be an effective NHL player but feel that his impact would be far better with one more year of seasoning.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Rod Brind'Amour as a prime example.

Funny enough Conroy talks about him in one of his interviews that seeing him as a former player that's a guy he would love to play for.

[Leeman4Gilmour]

Kind of an unorthodox org chart.

All of the AGM's are also VP's. Which either, from an organizational structure perspective, puts them at the same level as the GM, or, puts the GM at the same level as the President. There's probably other ways you can draw it up I'm not thinking of.

Not a big deal. I'm happy for Conroy as he put in the time (he wasn't gifted anything) and I do like his initial thoughts.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

I could see a trade moving out Backlund and Toffoli.

Slide Dube to 3rd line C or if Schwindt/Zary can steal a spot keep him LW.

So nice to look at Cap friendly and know that Lucic/Lewis/Ritchiex2 days are over

I think it will be Backlund and Tanev. The Flames want to play a more offensive game and win now, moving Toffoli doesn't fit with that.

[Kickazzflames]

My biggest worry is that Conroy will miss out on last second deadline deals or moves because he will be on the phone with someone else for too long! haha

[TheScorpion]

Zary likely isn't ready and Schwindt almost certainly isn't. I think those two can be scratched off the list off the bat. I think they'll be the 1/2 C punch in the AHL next year.

[midniteowl]

The kids that I want giving a solid chance to make the team is Phillips and Pelts.

[automaton 3]

Conroy is just so enthusiastic, driven and direct. I though he had a really good handle on the issues and I really liked what he said.

Lots of issues with the Flames over the past year and it feels good to be optimistic about the direction of the team. Everyone is cheering for Craig to succeed, and I think he will drag the organization along with him.

[Paulie Walnuts]

When he said core players, you have to think Coronato from that list is one that would be a core forward who is a young player.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Zary likely isn't ready and Schwindt almost certainly isn't. I think those two can be scratched off the list off the bat. I think they'll be the 1/2 C punch in the AHL next year.

Man, I don't know. Zary earned his spot last training camp and Sutter made Zary his first victim of his vets only movement over a season of squandering opportunities for the kids.


I'll wager Zary earns a spot again next camp and this time, there's a spot for him.