When Darryl Sutter was re-introduced to the Calgary media 11 years after he was let go as GM of the team and 15 years after the last time he served as head coach, he … What to expect from Darryl Sutter as head coach. Daily Flames Roundtable: Darryl Sutter is back behind the bench. Geoff Ward Fired as Flames Head Coach; Darryl Sutter... Bleacher Report - Tim Daniels • 17h. Privacy Policy Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Darryl Sutter, who led the Flames to the Stanley Cup Final in 2004, is returning as head coach in Calgary after the team fired Geoff Ward on Thursday. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Despite posting a 40–27–15 record in the 2014–15 season, Sutter and the Kings missed the 2015 playoffs by four points, becoming the first team since the 2006–07 Carolina Hurricanes to miss the playoffs entirely after winning the Stanley Cup the previous year, and only the fourth in NHL history. Sutter and the Flames were unable to build upon their surprise success, however, as the entire following season, 2004–05, was cancelled due to a lockout. Sutter has 18 seasons of head-coaching experience in the NHL with Chicago, San Jose, Calgary and Los Angeles. Former Sharks coach Darryl Sutter has a new job — his old job. [11][12], Sutter and his wife Wanda have three children, Brett, Jessie and Christopher. In his NHL career, he suited up only for the Blackhawks and scored 279 points (161 goals and 118 assists) in 406 career regular season games, in addition to 43 points (24 goals and 19 assists) in 51 Stanley Cup playoff games. But for whatever reason, they’re also one of the most inconsistent groups in the league. Darryl John Sutter (born August 19, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the current head coach of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Sutter was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks at the 1978 NHL Entry Draft in the 11th round, 179th overall. Please contact us. As a player, Sutter spent five years in the minor leagues, including a year in Japan, where he was named rookie of the year. Vigneault is clearly unable to rally the troops before a game. 19 hours ago. March 5, 2021, 9:00 AM | Ryan Pike. WHA Coach Register. [5] Sutter's first game with the Kings was a December 22, 2011, shootout victory over the rival Anaheim Ducks. Matty Rose gets you ready for the Calgary Hitmen's season and shares his thoughts on their key players. 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We use cookies to improve your experience. Alex Auld on meeting Alex Burrows (19:00); Danny Kelly on the Seahawks chances in the NFC West... © 2000-2021 Rogers Media. … [13] In addition to his NHL responsibilities, Sutter also owns and maintains a 3,000 acre farm in Viking, Alberta, raising beef cattle. Your existing password has not been changed. (approx 1 - 2 per week). {* backButton *} Sutter went 107-73-15-15 in his last stint with the Flames, and is 635-467-101-82 in 18 seasons as an NHL coach — including 14 playoff appearances and the two Stanley Cup victories. [14][15] In February 1997, during his hiatus from coaching, Sutter fell from a height of 12 feet while doing repairs on the farm and suffered a skull fracture and a broken shoulder blade. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Sutter and the Kings later won another Stanley Cup in the 2013–14 season, playing 26 playoff games, the most ever for a Cup champion. Since the 2003-04 season, the Flames have had eight coaches. The decision was largely made out of necessity for him to be with his son, Christopher, who has Down syndrome. He was the head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons and also served as Chicago's assistant coach in 1987–88 and as associate coach from 1990 to 1992. He has said that he found it difficult to handle the jobs of both head coach and GM of the Flames. Sutter coached the Los Angeles Kings from … Read more on nhl.com. 3:05 Darryl Sutter reintroduced as head coach of Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames have rehired the coach that brought the organization its greatest playoff success since winning the … Stevens is known for his endearing “players’ coach” personality and rapport with developing younger players. NHL Coach Register. Calgary Flames Fire Coach Geoff Ward, Name Darryl Sutter New Head Coach by Matt Loede March 5, 2021, 8:52 am updated March 5, 2021, 9:00 am 1 Comment The NHL had a shakeup in the coaching ranks late Thursday night, as the Calgary Flames fired head coach Geoff Ward, replacing him with former coach and two-time Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sutter. He led Chicago to a first-place finish in the Norris Division—and the best record in the Campbell Conference—in 1992–93 with a 47–25–12 record (106 points), only to be swept in the opening round by the St. Louis Blues, which featured his brother Rich on the team. The teams here have continually underperformed relative to expectations. Sutter… The Flames promoted Jim Playfair as Sutter's replacement, but after a first-round loss to Detroit in 2006–07, Sutter hired Mike Keenan as head coach, with Playfair stepping back into an associate coaching role. The Genius of Darryl Sutter: How Kings Coach Gets the Most out of His Players Steve Macfarlane @ @MacfarlaneHKY. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. By HappyCaraT @HappyCaraT Apr 11, 2017, 11:30am EDT Share this story Sutter compiled a 107–73–15-15 record in parts of three seasons behind the Calgary bench. Friedman: Darryl Sutter move ‘considered’ previously. Fantasy Take: Flames … This year’s edition, on paper, is probably the deepest and best accumulation of players they’ve had since I’ve started on the beat. All rights reserved. Almost a decade after leaving the organization, Darryl Sutter has been re-hired as head coach of the Calgary Flames, the announcement coming late Thursday night. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. The Flames have named Darryl Sutter as head coach after relieving Geoff Ward of his coaching duties. Darryl Sutter is a very good coach, but his style might be at odds with the Jets best players. [8], On June 20, 2018, Darryl Sutter announced his retirement from coaching and returned to life as a full-time rancher. On July 12, 2006, Sutter stepped down as head coach of the Flames. Post Media's Wes Gilbertson shares his thoughts on what Darryl Sutter's return means to the Flames and it's core players. Flames’ GM Brad Treliving weighs in on why Sutter is the right coach for this team. [2], On December 28, 2002, four weeks after he was fired by San Jose, Sutter was named head coach of the Calgary Flames, replacing Greg Gilbert, who had been fired by Calgary on December 3. … The Roundtable discuss which key players they are most interested in seeing play under Sutter. flipped into Headlines. Complete Register. I’ve covered the Calgary Flames for over a decade. Darryl John Sutter (born August 19, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the current head coach of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). Stevens earned two Stanley Cup rings as assistant coach to Darryl Sutter during the Kings’ championship runs of 2012 and 2014, after his brief (4-game) stint as interim coach for the franchise. Sutter last coached in the NHL during the 2016-17 season, his final year with the Los Angeles Kings. [10], On March 4, 2021 Sutter was re-hired mid-season as head coach of the Flames, after former coach Geoff Ward was fired the same day. Jeff Blair & Richard Deitsch discuss the Raptors’ continued hot start (of which ESPN’s finally taking notice), and Chris Chelios’ discussion of Mike Babcock’s treatment of Johan Franzen... Andrew & Sat are back together and wonder how to grade the 6 game road-trip for the Canucks. His overall coaching record of 634-467-101-83 … New Flames coach Darryl Sutter addressed allegations made in 2019 that he physically and mentally abused two players while coaching the Kings … On December 17, 2011, the Los Angeles Kings hired Sutter mid-season as the team's new head coach after the dismissal of Terry Murray. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! WHA Coach Register. Now 62, he won two Stanley Cups behind the bench with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014. Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter denied allegations made by former NHL winger Daniel Carcillo that he saw Sutter kick a player on the bench and … ESPN. Ad Choices Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Born: August 19, 1958 (Age: 62-193d) in Viking, Alberta ca. Darryl Sutter is known for his hard nosed no-nonsense style of coaching. More Coach Pages. Darryl Sutter is back as head coach of the Calgary Flames after the team fired Geoff Ward on Thursday night. Darryl Sutter Canada: No #Flames head coach since Darryl Sutter has gotten another shot at the job in the NHL after their stints in Calgary. Following the 1994–95 season, he stepped down as coach of the Blackhawks to return home to the family farm in Viking, Alberta. So while the players take the blame now, maybe they just haven’t hired good coaches?. [1], After a two-year hiatus from coaching, Sutter returned to the NHL in 1997–98 season as head coach of the San Jose Sharks, coaching the team until being relieved of his duties on December 1, 2002, just 24 games into the 2002–03 season. What does the Darryl Sutter hiring mean for the Flames? Flames fire coach Geoff Ward, rehire Darryl Sutter Back to video Ward, 58, took over the coaching job after Bill Peters resigned Nov. 29, 2019. flipped into Punk And Pucks. The Calgary Flames have re-hired Darryl Sutter as head coach after firing Geoff Ward on Thursday night. 9 hours ago. Sutter coached the Flames for three seasons from 2002-06 … Sutter previously served as the head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks, and the Los Angeles Kings, whom he coached to two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014. He has an all-time record of 122-111-34 as a head NHL bench boss. Enter your email address to get a new one. In the 2003–04 season, his first full season in Calgary, Sutter led the Flames to a 42–30–7–3 record and the organization's first trip to the playoffs in seven seasons. In the playoffs, the team beat the first seed Vancouver Canucks, second seed St. Louis Blues and third seed Phoenix Coyotes to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, the only team to accomplish that feat in the 119-year history of the Finals. Shortly after the Flames collected two points on Thursday, the team relieved Geoff Ward of his coaching duties and re-hired two-time Stanley Cup winner Darryl Sutter as head coach. Featured Columnist June 8, 2014 Comments. Darryl Sutter provides insight on why he wanted to return to coach the Flames and […], Matty Rose weighs in on the Calgary Hitmen and their roster. He is one of seven Sutter brothers, six of whom made the NHL (Brent, Brian, Darryl, Duane, Rich and Ron); all but Rich and Gary (the seventh Sutter brother) worked alongside Darryl in some capacity during his first tenure with the Flames. He also previously worked for the Flames in multiple capacities, serving as the team's head coach from 2002 to 2006 and as general manager between 2003 and 2010. The Kings set several records during the playoffs, including winning ten-straight games on the road and being the first team to go three games to zero in each of their playoff series.[6][7]. Flames' head coach Darryl Sutter talks with Pat Steinberg to provide insight on why he wanted to get back into coaching and his "unfinished business" with … Many within the hockey world were caught a bit off-balance when the Calgary Flames announced the hiring of Darryl Sutter (again) as head coach. NHL Coach Register. The Calgary Flames announced head coach Geoff Ward was fired following Thursday night's 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators and replaced by Darryl Sutter, who previously coached the Flames from December through... Michael Hiatt . The Daily Flame Roundtable is headlined by Derek Wills, Pat Steinberg, and Will Nault. On December 28, 2010, Sutter resigned as the general manager of the Flames. The Calgary Flames fired head coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night, replacing him with former coach and two-time Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sutter… Bruce Bennett/Getty Images . Darryl Sutter says he has “unfinished business” as he returns to coach the Calgary Flames. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. Brent Sutter, former coach of the New Jersey Devils, was selected as the new Flames coach in June 2009. The Kings then went on to defeat New Jersey four games to two to give Los Angeles its first Stanley Cup championship in its 45-year history. Los Angeles then went on to defeat Anaheim and Chicago, both in seven-game series. They share their early takeaways from the Flames firing Geoff Ward and hiring Darryl Sutter to be their new bench boss. Geoff Ward Fired as Flames Head Coach; Darryl Sutter... Bleacher Report - Tim Daniels • 19h. In the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season, he led Chicago to the Western Conference Finals. On June 13, 2014, the Kings beat the New York Rangers in five games to win their second Stanley Cup in three years. Flames' coaching change, Darryl Sutter and potential changes, March 5: Darryl Sutter is the new bench boss of the Flames, Pat Steinberg, Will Nault, and Peter Klein give their take on Flames firing Geoff Ward and hiring Darryl Sutter as their new head coach. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Geoff Ward was fired as coach of the Calgary Flames on Thursday and replaced by Darryl Sutter. [9], On July 2, 2019, the Anaheim Ducks named Sutter as advisor to the coaching staff. [3] In April 2003, with Calgary already out of contention of a 2003 playoff spot and then-General Manager Craig Button's contract expiring, the Flames added the title of GM to Sutter's job responsibilities.[4]. Darryl Sutter, 62, who replaced fired Geoff Ward, took the Calgary Flames to the 2004 Stanley Cup Final and won two titles with the Los Angeles Kings.