Insider Reveals Darryl Sutter's Fate as Head Coach for Flames
The Flames didn't have the season they thought they would have. After significant changes last summer, they failed to come together and perform well this year.
As we reported earlier, Jonathan Huberdeau even set an embarrassing record.SEE: Flames' Disastrous Season: Huberdeau Sets Embarrassing NHL Record
But a big part of the problem is Darryl Sutter. He had many issues with the players, and his attitude wasn't perfect.
After numerous players allegedly said they would leave the team if Sutter was still coach next year, fans are wondering if he will return next season or be fired, considering the Flames didn't even qualify for the playoffs.
There's been a new development about him.
Elliotte Friedman Reveals Darryl Sutter's Fate as Head Coach for Flames
According to renowned insider Elliotte Friedman, Darryl Sutter will be back as the Calgary Flames head coach next season.
«I think Sutter's coming back, he's got like an $8M extension there and he's not a guy who's walking away from that, I don't know who would. I got to think Sutter's coming back.»
Elliotte Friedman
Elliotte Friedman
Ultimately, we have to wait and see the management's decision regarding Sutter.
Frank Seravalli also commented on the issue:
"The decision to send Nick Ritchie in on a season-deciding shootout was just the pièce de résistance on a season full of head-scratching calls – from four months of Jonathan Huberdeau on the right wing to weeks of Milan Lucic in the top six.
The handling of Jakob Pelletier and «What number is he?» rubbed the entire organization the wrong way. There are believed to be at least a handful of players expected to voice their disapproval at exit meetings if they have not done so already. They'll voice them to GM Brad Treliving, who does not have a contract for next season.
Could Calgary actually continue with Sutter as coach? Cowtown doesn't seem big enough for Treliving and Sutter. One could be back. Neither could be back.
The only thing we know is change is coming in Calgary."
Frank Seravalli
The handling of Jakob Pelletier and «What number is he?» rubbed the entire organization the wrong way. There are believed to be at least a handful of players expected to voice their disapproval at exit meetings if they have not done so already. They'll voice them to GM Brad Treliving, who does not have a contract for next season.
Could Calgary actually continue with Sutter as coach? Cowtown doesn't seem big enough for Treliving and Sutter. One could be back. Neither could be back.
The only thing we know is change is coming in Calgary."
Frank Seravalli
Do you think Sutter will still be the Flames' head coach next season?
As reported by Hockey Feed - Rumor: Darryl Sutter will be back as Flames' coach next season
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