Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy Confronts Roster Troubles and Contract Challenges
Key points:
- Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy is facing a roster mess and contract challenges left by his predecessor.
- The Flames' primary objective for the 2023-24 season is to make the postseason.
- Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri, the Flames' highest-paid players, need to bounce back and produce at a higher level.
Flames GM Craig Conroy faces the challenge of managing a roster filled with underperforming players and potential free agent departures. The team’s primary goal for the 2023-24 season is to make the playoffs, and to achieve that, they will need their highest-paid players, Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri, to step up. Huberdeau, who was acquired in a blockbuster trade, had a disappointing first season with the Flames and will need to return to his career average production. Kadri, coming off his most productive season, will also be crucial to the Flames’ playoff hopes. With a mix of young prospects and veteran talent, the Flames face a challenging road ahead.
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