Flames Fire Head Coach Darryl Sutter, Shift Gears Toward Rebuilding
- The Calgary Flames parted ways with head coach Darryl Sutter after three seasons.
- Sutter went 103-63-28 in three seasons and led the Flames to a conference title in 2003-04, but the team missed the playoffs this season.
- The move comes amid reports Sutter alienated star players and after the Flames fired GM Brad Treliving.
- The Flames' AHL affiliate is loaded with young talent, signaling a rebuild.
- The Flames also announced plans for a new $1.2 billion arena and entertainment district.