Darryl Sutter

Rob Blake Saga Part III: The Last Dance-Kings Edition

2016-17 was the worst season for the Kings in recent history. The Kings had come from two Stanley Cup championships sandwiched around a western conference final. The Dean Lombardi era was over. The Darryl Sutter era was over (enter John Stevens). Rob Blake had been within the organization during the renewed championship-level culture growth. The […]

Rob Blake Saga: Part II

Following a disappointing conclusion to the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Kings were reaching a pivotal fork in the road about the franchise’s direction. The acquisition of Milan Lucic over the offseason set the bar high in regard to the expectations from the fan base. This offseason, the King’s big splash was the pivot from […]

Calgary Flames during a timeout with new coach Ryan Huska with Daryl Sutter on his farm

As the Flames Move Forward, Details From Last Season Emerge

The Calgary Flames have recently encountered unprecedented challenges due to the disastrous 2022-23 NHL season. Despite the team’s efforts to rebuild under new management and coaching, the fallout from the previous season continues to cast a dark shadow over the franchise. In this article, we will explore the shocking revelations unveiled by The Athletic, shedding […]

Calgary Flames Fire Darryl Sutter

It was expected. The Calgary Flames have parted ways with Head Coach Darryl Sutter after leading the team to an underwhelming 38-27-17 record. They only missed the playoffs by three points, but that doesn’t define the mediocre season the Flames had. In three seasons as Head Coach of the Flames, Sutter finished with a record […]

Brad Treliving is Out in Calgary

With the breaking news that Brad Treliving has been relieved of his GM Duties, let’s take a look at the disaster that was the 2022-23 season. Treliving, who had been with the organization for almost nine years to the day, was responsible for building a team that reached the playoffs in four of the last […]

The Flames Need a Change

The Calgary Flames were one of the league’s best teams last season. They won the Pacific Division and were the league’s sixth-best team with a record of 50-21-11 and 111 points. The team made it to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs only to be ousted by their arch-rivals, the Edmonton Oilers, in […]

The Ever-Growing Rift in Calgary: Can The Calgary Flames Shake it Off?

With a supposed rift between Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter and General Manager Brad Treliving. It’s no wonder why the team is in a constant state of instability—between high-end talent leaving and high-end prospects not getting a chance, how can the Flames expect to win? Not Playing The Youth There is a long-running joke […]

Dan Vladar Signs 2-Year Extension with Calgary Flames

Dan Vladar is here to stay! The goaltender inked a 2-year $2.2 million deal with the Calgary Flames. Vladar is in his second season with the Flames after he was acquired from the Boston Bruins for a third-round pick. Last season, Vladar played in 23 games, posting a 13-6-2 record. He posted a .906 SV% […]

Jacob Markstrom Finishes Second in Vezina Trophy Voting: How The Flames Can Ensure Success Next Season

Jacob Markstrom had a fantastic regular season with the Calgary Flames and was rewarded with finishing second behind Igor Shesterkin for the Vezina Trophy. Markstrom finished the regular season with a .922 SV% and a 2.22 GAA. He started a career-high 63 games under Darryl Sutter. Markstrom also led the league with nine shutouts. He […]

Top 5 Left-Wingers in Chicago Blackhawks History

Founded in 1926, Chicago has a deep history of left-wingers pulling on the sweater. From irreplaceable role players to some of the greatest of all time. Honorable Mentions: Bryan Bickell: Bickell was Selected 41st by Chicago in 2004 and would go on to score one of the biggest goals in franchise history. Bickell would break […]