Newz Forum: HOCKEY: Conroy headed for Hollywood

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday agreed to terms on a four-year contract with center Craig Conroy. In accordance with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 32-year-old Conroy was part of the Calgary Flames' magical run to the Stanley Cup Finals this past season and posted six goals and 11 assists in 26 playoff contests. Calgary lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the decisive seventh game of the championship round.

"Craig has proven to be one of the top two-way centers in the game," said Kings general manager Dave Taylor. "He has real strong character, solid leadership skills and he has proven to be a clutch playoff performer."

As for the regular season, Conroy finished second on the team in points with 47 (8 goals, 39 assists). He is also a two-time finalist for the Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the league's best defensive forward.

Through parts of 10 NHL seasons with Montreal, St. Louis and the Flames, Conroy has totaled 118 goals and 222 assists for 340 points to go along with a plus-69 rating and 337 penalty minutes.

I really thought that he would stay in Calgary after doing so well. Why did the Flames let him go?