Flames Daily Roundup: Conroy Building a Brand, Rookies Excited to Play Crosby

Following the NHL on any given morning, afternoon, or evening can be an arduous process. Look at one site, check another; that can take a lot out of your day.      

The Flames Daily Roundup finds the Flames news you may have missed and sprinkles in some drama from around the League. For example, The Canucks have reportedly made unexpected strides towards an extension with All-Star forward Elia Pettersson. [Report: Canucks Make Breakthrough in Elias Pettersson Contract Negotiations]

Calgary Hockey Now

Rookie general manager Craig Conroy has a penchant for win-win-win trades. The Classic Micheal Scott. [Chris Tanev Trade Perfectly On-Brand for General Manager Craig Conroy] 

One member of the Calgary Flames wants Conroy to be a buy at the trade deadline. [Flames Player Wants Calgary to be Buyers at the NHL Trade Deadline] 

Other Flames Daily News

Daily Faceoff: Is Noah Hanifin holding the Calgary Flames hostage? His signing power is certainly presenting a hurdle for potential suitors. [Trade Targets: Noah Hanifin is holding the Calgary Flames hostage in trade talks]

Daily Hive: General manager Craig Conroy admits that back in his playing days, he didn’t have high expectations when Mikka Kiprusoff was acquired by the Calgary Flames. [Conroy admits he had low expectations when Flames acquired Kiprusoff]

Calgary Herald: There are a few Flames rookies beyond excited to play against Sidney Crosby on Saturday. [‘He was my idol’: Flames rookies excited for first showdown with Sid] 

Around the NHL

Colorado Hockey Now: Targets for the Colorado Avalanche heading towards the March 8 NHL Trade Deadline [NHL Trade Deadline 2024: Avalanche Trade Board 2.0]

Philly Hockey Now: [$] Rookie Tyson Foerster has generated Selke consideration this season. His teammates think he’s only scratching the surface. [Flyers Agree: Tyson Foerster Has Huge Potential]

Boston Hockey Now: Bruins general manager Don Sweeney outlines a difference in contract negotiations between forward Jake DeBrusk and the organization. Jimmy Murphy has more. [Sweeney On DeBrusk Contract Talks: ‘There’s A Gap’]

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: What are the Penguins options heading towards the March 8 NHL Trade Deadline? [WPXI Final Word: What Can Penguins Do Before Deadline?]

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