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Calgary4LIfe · 03-06-2021, 11:22 AM

Mile's post in the Trade Rumours got me thinking. He posted an article, and in that article it stated that Darryl is the 17th most successful coach (by wins) in the history of the NHL. Let's take a look at what can happen during his tenure here in Calgary:

Darryl sits at 634 wins. Probable through possible coaches he may pass while head coach here:

Ron Wilson - 648
Claude Julien - 667
Mike Keenan - 672
Pat Quinn - 684
Dick Irvin - 691
Mike Babcock - 700

After that, there are 3 guys that are employed, and then a big jump to Al Arbour with 782, which is probably out of reach unless he re-ups in Calgary (or somewhere else).

By the end of his term here in Calgary, assuming let's say 16 wins, 40 wins and 40 wins (just in the playoff territory, so modestly reasonable assumption), that will translate into 96 wins, giving him 730, and in sole possession of 12th overall in the list. 11th if Julien doesn't get rehired (which I assume he would).

When the Flames were 2nd overall in the NHL, they hit 50 wins. That's a tall order to hit again. Still not enough to pass Al Arbour (and Hitchcock is next on the list at 849).

It is a reasonable expectation that by the time Darryl finishes his contract here, that he will be the 12 most successful coach in NHL history by wins.

If you are measuring by cups, then Darryl Sutter is tied for 12th overall (surprised me how difficult it is for a coach to repeat). If he wins one cup during his time in Calgary, he moves up into a tie for 8th best (with Joel Quenneville). If he wins 2 cups while in Calgary (totally reasonable expectation!!) he jumps into a tie for 4th most successful coach in NHL history. Winning 3 cups over his contract pushes him into a tie for 3rd overall (wouldn't that be nice?). Fat chance of passing Bowman (9 cups), and Toe Blake (8), ever.

Definitely some milestones for Darryl to hit with his time on the Flames in wins (and hopefully cups! lol)

As it sits right now among active coaches only Darryl is tied with Mike Sullivan for 2nd place in number of Stanley Cups won with only Coach Q in front of him, and 9th place in wins (counting Julien, and not counting Babcock).

Yeah, I think Calgary hired a pretty good coach.

Thought it would be interesting to see coaches ranked by their first NHL season - some caught me off guard.

Rick Bowness - 1988-89
Darryl Sutter - 1992-93
Paul Maurice - 1995-96 (say what???)
Joel Quenneville (1996-97)

Paul Maurice is the sneaky tenured coach on this list.

03-06-2021, 11:22 AM	#1215
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	Mile's post in the Trade Rumours got me thinking. He posted an article, and in that article it stated that Darryl is the 17th most successful coach (by wins) in the history of the NHL. Let's take a look at what can happen during his tenure here in Calgary: Darryl sits at 634 wins. Probable through possible coaches he may pass while head coach here: Ron Wilson - 648 Claude Julien - 667 Mike Keenan - 672 Pat Quinn - 684 Dick Irvin - 691 Mike Babcock - 700 After that, there are 3 guys that are employed, and then a big jump to Al Arbour with 782, which is probably out of reach unless he re-ups in Calgary (or somewhere else). By the end of his term here in Calgary, assuming let's say 16 wins, 40 wins and 40 wins (just in the playoff territory, so modestly reasonable assumption), that will translate into 96 wins, giving him 730, and in sole possession of 12th overall in the list. 11th if Julien doesn't get rehired (which I assume he would). When the Flames were 2nd overall in the NHL, they hit 50 wins. That's a tall order to hit again. Still not enough to pass Al Arbour (and Hitchcock is next on the list at 849). It is a reasonable expectation that by the time Darryl finishes his contract here, that he will be the 12 most successful coach in NHL history by wins. If you are measuring by cups, then Darryl Sutter is tied for 12th overall (surprised me how difficult it is for a coach to repeat). If he wins one cup during his time in Calgary, he moves up into a tie for 8th best (with Joel Quenneville). If he wins 2 cups while in Calgary (totally reasonable expectation!!) he jumps into a tie for 4th most successful coach in NHL history. Winning 3 cups over his contract pushes him into a tie for 3rd overall (wouldn't that be nice?). Fat chance of passing Bowman (9 cups), and Toe Blake (8), ever. Definitely some milestones for Darryl to hit with his time on the Flames in wins (and hopefully cups! lol) As it sits right now among active coaches only Darryl is tied with Mike Sullivan for 2nd place in number of Stanley Cups won with only Coach Q in front of him, and 9th place in wins (counting Julien, and not counting Babcock). Yeah, I think Calgary hired a pretty good coach. Thought it would be interesting to see coaches ranked by their first NHL season - some caught me off guard. Rick Bowness - 1988-89 Darryl Sutter - 1992-93 Paul Maurice - 1995-96 (say what???) Joel Quenneville (1996-97) Paul Maurice is the sneaky tenured coach on this list.