With the lockout in effect , he was directly assigned to the AHL affiliate , the Portland Pirates .
In the following 2012 -- 13 season , Conner signed with the Phoenix Coyotes on a one - year contract .
With the lockout in effect , Conner was directly assigned to the AHL affiliate , the Portland Pirates .
In the following 2012 -- 13 season , Conner signed with the Phoenix Coyotes on a one - year contract .