The Flames are now loaded with draft picks: Two 1st rounders and two 2nd rounders in the next three drafts. With eight picks in the top 66 in the upcoming draft, the Flames are in great position to make a run at some of the top players other teams may put up. They have the cap room and they have all the assets to make deals other teams couldn't.
I was quite critical of the organization after Maloney's comments earlier this season. Credit where credit is due, management have made some ballsy moves here, and the team is well positioned to be a contender once again. Very well done Conroy, and kudos to everyone in that front office, and ownership in general, for having the guts to make some hard choices and giving the team a path to success. It feels like for the first time in a long time, we can have real hope that this team will be in the mix again. In the meantime, we know there will be some difficult years, but I'd so much sooner go through the pain and come out a contender than to watch these guys endlessly flounder in the middle of the pack. The future is bright!
Refreshing to have Conny and his team lead the Flames to a new era of hockey here in Calgary…….love our scouting department and excited to watch the upcoming draft ……the future is looking fantastic…..we will be a power house in our new arena……
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The Flames are now loaded with draft picks: Two 1st rounders and two 2nd rounders in the next three drafts. With eight picks in the top 66 in the upcoming draft, the Flames are in great position to make a run at some of the top players other teams may put up. They have the cap room and they have all the assets to make deals other teams couldn't.
The team is full of old players. Trade them, do not resign 30yo in a rebuilding team.
As a young flames fan thank you conroy!! All we want is a contender team and to do that you build through the draft.
I was quite critical of the organization after Maloney's comments earlier this season. Credit where credit is due, management have made some ballsy moves here, and the team is well positioned to be a contender once again. Very well done Conroy, and kudos to everyone in that front office, and ownership in general, for having the guts to make some hard choices and giving the team a path to success. It feels like for the first time in a long time, we can have real hope that this team will be in the mix again. In the meantime, we know there will be some difficult years, but I'd so much sooner go through the pain and come out a contender than to watch these guys endlessly flounder in the middle of the pack. The future is bright!
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I'm happy to see Coleman and Whitecloud staying! Character is so important for a young group.
Thank you Connie!!!! Keep Up The Fantastic Work!!!!
Refreshing to have Conny and his team lead the Flames to a new era of hockey here in Calgary…….love our scouting department and excited to watch the upcoming draft ……the future is looking fantastic…..we will be a power house in our new arena……
Connie looks like he aged 5 years since last we saw him. 😄
Conny is not afraid! I’m all aboard this train. Heading to contender-ville!
Excited for the draft