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Conroy signs with Kings


TSN.ca Staff



7/6/2004

TSN has learned that Craig Conroy is leaving the Calgary Flames for the Los Angeles, signing with the Kings as a free agent.



The deal is for three years, plus an option.



Conroy missed 19 games this past season with a knee injury and scored 47 points in 63 games. However, he bounced back with a strong playoff, scoring 17 points in 26 games as the Flames reached the Stanley Cup Final.



The 32 year-old native of Potsdam, New York has elevated his game since arriving in Calgary in March of 2001. Conroy has spent much of his time centering a line with Jarome Iginla, giving the former checking centre a more pronouced offensive role; one that helped him score 188 points in 247 games over three-plus seasons with Calgary.





Conroy's status in the game has increased to the point that he was named to the U.S. World Cup team that will compete later this summer.


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Sucks, but knew it was coming. What I heard is Conroy wanted to stay in Calgary, but he wanted a long term deal for his family and such. Sutter wasn't willing to do that. I guess that's what he got in LA. 3 years and an option.

Glad to see that Simon resigned though. He's an awesome player. And he wants to be here. I think thats a huge part. I only want players that want to play here. I'm sure that goes for every team.