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Should Darryl Sutter be in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Folks, former Calgary Flames head coach and general manager Darryl Sutter released a book this past week, which he wrote with Justin Bourne. After we chatted with Sutter about his book and his coaching career, we spent some time pondering his legacy in the game.

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Darryl Sutter reflects on his career, his son becoming a coach, and The Code of The West

It’s safe to say that Darryl Sutter has seen and done a lot around hockey during his life. A product of Viking, Alberta, Darryl was one of seven sons born to Louis and Grace Sutter and raised on their farm.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

‘Canada Wasn’t Their Thing’: Sutter’s Explosive Take on Gaudreau and Tkachuk’s Exit

Darryl Sutter is part of one of the NHL’s most legendary coaching and playing families. Across his long career behind the bench, he coached in two separate stints for the Calgary Flames — 2002–06 and 2021–23 — and captured the Jack Adams Award in the 2021–22 season.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / August 20

Sutter: Flames 'should have known' Gaudreau and Tkachuk would leave

Five years later, and captain Mikael Backlund is the only player who remains from the 2021-22 Pacific Division-winning Calgary Flames team heading into 2026-27.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Darryl Sutter Is Perfect For the Oilers Coaching Death Trap

There’s a lot of noise about who should run the Edmonton Oilers behind the bench. And this Kyper & Bourne clip with Doug MacLean cuts right to the point.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 9

How the Edmonton Oilers' current goaltending compare to previous playoff runs

The Edmonton Oilers have nearly locked up a playoff spot and look to make another deep playoff run. Compared to their previous two runs, one aspect stands out as completely different.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 24

Why is Craig Berube still the Maple Leafs’ head coach?

No Toronto Maple Leafs head coach has survived an eight game losing streak. I guess that’s not true. Peter Horachek survived his 11-game winless streak in 2015 but he had a couple of extenuating circumstances aided him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 4

Could Maple Leafs' slow start be a blessing in disguise?

Maple Leafs' slow start could be a blessing in disguise, former NHL head coach suggests

The former player and coach spoke about the Maple Leafs' situation in the Nov. 4 edition of the "Leafs Morning Take" podcast and argued that the team's initial ups and downs are good for the long term.

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 18, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Darryl Sutter Shares Thoughts on Kopitar Retiring

It’s often been said (and written) that one of the truly great things about hockey are the people. And in moments like today, it’s never more evident. Following Anze Kopitar announcing 2025-26 would be his final lap around the NHL, we began reaching out to people for comments about his legendary career in Los Angeles.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 12, 2025

Darryl Sutter says Maple Leafs need to improve depth physicality this summer

As the summer weather heats up, so too does the season of roster (re)construction, as we inch closer to the NHL entry draft and free agency. It’s set to be a busy one for Brad Treliving, who promised incoming change after another disappointing end to the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2025

John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?

Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 31, 2025

Wranglers to be led by assistant coach Brett Sutter for two weeks after interim coach Joe Cirella’s eye surgery

The Calgary Wranglers have made another temporary change to their coaching staff. On Friday, the Wranglers announced that interim head coach Joe Cirella has undergone routine eye surgery and has been advised to take a couple weeks off to recover.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / September 5, 2024

Former Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter, son Chris share thoughts on Johnny Gaudreau

Former Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter & his son Chris remembered Johnny Gaudreau on a recent Toronto Blue Jays broadcast speaking to Jamie Campbell.