Forget about Wednesday’s lopsided loss — Craig Conroy has the Flames headed in the right direction and deserves time to see it through.

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy was in Lethbridge on Wednesday, busy scouting the next crop of could-be stars when word leaked that his own future had been clarified. Article content

According to Sportsnet’s ace insider Elliotte Friedman, the Flames and Conroy are “making progress on a contract extension.” If it’s not already, it will soon be a done deal. Article content Article content

There’s really only one question — what took so long?

Were the Flames hesitant to make this announcement during their dreadful start, worried it would seem like an ill-timed vote of confidence? Were they back-and-forthing over a few minor details or a

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