
After stepping down as head coach of the New Jersey Devils two weeks ago, rumors instantly started to fly about Brent Sutter taking over behind the bench of the Calgary Flames. After all, Brent's brother, Darryl, is currently the general manager in Calgary, while the team recently had its head coaching spot become available after Mike Keenan was fired following the Flames' opening round loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
According to TSN, the Sutter family reunion is close to happening, as reports are indicating Brent is nearing an agreement to take over as the Flames' bench boss.
His two-year stint with the Devils was the first NHL head coaching position of his career, while the team compiled a 97-56-11 record, winning the Atlantic Division title once. The team failed to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs in each season, losing to the Rangers in five games during the 2007-08 campaign, while the Devils dropped a Game 7, at home, against the Carolina Hurricanes this season. Sutter called it the worst loss of his hockey career.
At the time of his resignation, Sutter cited family and personal reasons, though, I suppose joining your brother with another NHL team could be considered a "family" reason, yes?
During the Flames' coaching search, Darryl Sutter considered himself to be a candidate, but also made mention to other candidates that were already under contract with NHL clubs.




