Since Sutter's departure, a flood of reports has emerged, highlighting his role in the Flames' disappointing season. Despite a storied career, including a Stanley Cup victory and leading numerous successful teams, Sutter's old-school coaching approach clashed with the modern game.
His insistence on commanding respect and employing fear as a motivator left the Flames players on edge every time they hit the ice - a tactic that's become increasingly rare in today's NHL.

Renowned sports journalist Eric Francis took to Twitter to reveal that Sutter's reign over the team was nothing short of tyrannical.
Although the Flames will still be on the hook for the $8 million they owe Sutter, the organization firmly believes that parting ways with the embattled coach is the right move to bring them closer to another championship run.
This development leaves the Flames in search of a new leader behind the bench. The question on everyone's mind is: who will be the next head coach, and can they guide the Flames to Stanley Cup glory?
| POLL | ||
MAI 2 | 723 ANSWERS Report: Darryl Sutter Ignited Fear in Flames' Locker Room Could a new coach help the Flames current roster win a cup? | ||
| Yes | 347 | 48 % |
| No | 376 | 52 % |
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YESTERDAY
APRIL 19, 2026
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 3 | - | 3 | |
| Tage Thompson | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Morgan Geekie | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| David Pastrnak | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Jake Guentzel | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Brandon Hagel | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Colton Sissons | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Alex Tuch | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Cole Caufield | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Noah Hanifin | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Nikita Kucherov | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Nick Suzuki | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Josh Anderson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Ivan Barbashev | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Logan Cooley | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Nic Dowd | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Elias Lindholm | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Logan O'Connor | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Artemi Panarin | 1 | - | 1 | |
| COMPLETE STATS | ||||
| 2025-2026 NHL STANDINGS | ||||||
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Sabres | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 109 | |
| Lightning | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | |
| Canadiens | 82 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 106 | |
| Bruins | 82 | 45 | 27 | 10 | 100 | |
| Senators | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 99 | |
| Red Wings | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 92 | |
| Panthers | 82 | 40 | 38 | 4 | 84 | |
| Maple Leafs | 82 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 78 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Hurricanes | 82 | 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | |
| Penguins | 82 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 98 | |
| Flyers | 82 | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | |
| Capitals | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 | |
| Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | |
| Islanders | 82 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 91 | |
| Devils | 82 | 42 | 37 | 3 | 87 | |
| Rangers | 82 | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Avalanche | 82 | 55 | 16 | 11 | 121 | |
| Stars | 82 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 112 | |
| Wild | 82 | 46 | 24 | 12 | 104 | |
| Mammoth | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | |
| Blues | 82 | 37 | 33 | 12 | 86 | |
| Predators | 82 | 38 | 34 | 10 | 86 | |
| Jets | 82 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | |
| Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 72 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Golden Knights | 82 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 95 | |
| Oilers | 82 | 41 | 30 | 11 | 93 | |
| Ducks | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | |
| Kings | 82 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 90 | |
| Sharks | 82 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 86 | |
| Kraken | 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 79 | |
| Flames | 82 | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | |
| Canucks | 82 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 58 | |
COMPLETE STANDINGS | ||||||