Craig Conroy's third career with the Calgary Flames would appear to have come to an end.

The National Hockey League club placed the personable 39-year-old on waivers early Tuesday morning.

General manager Jay Feester said he wouldn't comment on the move until the end of the 24-hour waiver period but it's believed the veteran centre may have asked for the move, possibly for the purpose of retiring.

Conroy, who was drafted in 1990 by the Montreal Canadiens, first joined the Flames from the St. Louis Blues for the 2000 season, went to the L.A. Kings after the 2003-04 season and returned to the Flames in 2006.

Unsigned after last season, he agreed to a two-way contract this past summer and played in his 1,000th game on Oct. 26, but has been a healthy scratch in 27 of the last 28 games.

Conroy has played in 1,009 regular season NHL games and has 182 goals and 360 assists, including two goals in 18 games this season.