Calgary Flames’ most famous Craig Conroy set to retire after playing over 1000 games
One of Calgary Flames’ most famous player, Craig Conroy, is at a moment in his life when you decide to end your legacy to save it from problems, or continue to make even more greatness than you have already achieved.
Calgary Flames’ centre is expected to announce today if he is going to retire or keep on going.
He is scheduled at attend a press conference organised by Calgary Flames to speak about the current situation.
Conroy, who had been honored for his 1000th game of his career, earlier this season, has been placed on waivers at the start of this week.
Standing at 6’2, Conroy has been playing professional hockey for over 18 years, first with the American Hockey League (AHL) and then a year later with the National Hockey League (NHL).
Unfortunately, Conroy hasn’t been claimed by other NHL franchises for his services, leading him to consider playing once again in the AHL minor leagues, namely the Abbotsford Heat.
Leading analysts are suggesting that he will call it a career and work for Flames in another suitable position, or begin a career on TV.
Conroy’s personality and abilities are unmatched in the NHL as teammate, Cory Sarich, said, "Connie's a great guy, a great teammate . . . one of the best”.
Conroy signed a contract last summer with Calgary Flames for one year, double way at a minimum league salary of $500,000. Conroy came to Flames from St. Louis Blues after a trade and a draft pick was given to Calgary.
Long time teammate, Jerome Iginla, and he had become good friends on and off the ice, resulting in an unmatched chemistry between the two during game-play.
His peak season was during 2001-2002 when he was named co-captain for his amazing performance, scoring 27 goals and 75 points.
In the following year, Conroy was given captaincy, awarding it to Iginla the next season.
Flying high, Conroy and Iginla blasted their way to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2004 and left all praises in Calgary for their performances.
Even though they lost, it was a time of greatness and showing the world that Flames isn’t a force to be reckoned with.
Conroy had unwillingly signed a contract with Los Angeles Kings as a free agent for four years.
Calgary claimed Conroy back by trading him from Kings for Jamie Lundmark along with two draft picks in the 2006-2007 season, 52 games in.
Indeed this might be the end of the road for the Potsdam, NY born, Conroy, but his legacy will continue.
Having 1,009 games, 182 goals and 360 assists under his belt, it will take time for him to fade out of professional hockey.
Having received a number of team awards for his social services including charitable and community work, his wife and daughters will spend their life knowing that charity did indeed start from home.
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