Flames fire Geoff Ward, hire Darryl Sutter, signs 3 year deal

[ben voyonsdonc]

Dear Brad,

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Fans are really happy ---- imagine what's going on in that locker room today. Gio addresses the team: "Guys, I got into an argument with this guy and I had to go to Russia for a year!"

...

That is funny. Haha, good stuff.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by troutman

He is younger than I thought at 62.

He looks like he is 82 haha.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by liamenator

Has Treliving made a statement of any kind yet about this hire?

I'm almost afraid because of his last interview. He sounded on the verge of a brain aneurysm.

[JD]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

The team will be significantly different from here on out, for better or worse.

And it can get worse.

But I hope better.

Yes, yes it can. But if it does, then at least we know we gave this group every chance in the world to make it work. And should it come to that, we can confidently blow it up and blow it up good.

[taxbuster]

Any news as to where the press conf is being carried? Other than 960?

[Macman]

I was reading the story about Walter Gretzky passing away on the CBC this morning and when I got to the bottom of the article I glanced at the headlines on the right, I was like what..what..what and started laughing cause I couldn't believe it.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl...tter-1.5937789

I had a weird feeling that something was going to happen after this 4 game series with the Senators especially if the Flames would have lost the game last night which they didn't.

I feel bad for Geoff Ward in a way cause I don't think that maybe he shouldn't have been put in that position in the first place.

To many good players and big contracts on this team and you need a good coach as experienced as Darryl Sutter to make a good evaluation and see what you really have as a team.

[fastpuck]

I saw this on facebook, first thing this morning, and had to check the date to make sure it wasn't a memory. Sutter Hockey checks all sorts of boxes for me.
Good Alberta Hockey
Pride in each other, your team and your city
Accountability
and You sure better f... work your ass off.

Welcome back Sutter Hockey F.... Eh.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by liamenator

Has Treliving made a statement of any kind yet about this hire?

It's weird that some people seem to think he would have done so already. The news broke in the middle of the night.

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[tvp2003]

I know it’s a pandemic so they can’t sell tickets but if the Flames could offer a stream of Darryl’s first couple of practices, I would pay money to watch that. Mic him up and let the boot camp begin.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

I know it’s a pandemic so they can’t sell tickets but if the Flames could offer a stream of Darryl’s first couple of practices, I would pay money to watch that. Mic him up and let the boot camp begin.

I am guessing that Darryl Sutter would veto this idea out of hand.

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[transplant99]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

Any news as to where the press conf is being carried? Other than 960?

Flames website i would imagine.

[ben voyonsdonc]

Originally Posted by Boxman

I am positive on this if it works and negative if it doesn't.

You really went out on a limb with your prediction there.

[Robo]

This news is a total relief i can finally start watching games again

[Freddy]

I’m surprised by how many posters are talking about Bennett’s role under Darryl, for me it’s Gaudreau’s role that is most curious. How will Sutter utilize a guy who doesn’t physically engage in puck battles? Ya Gaudreau is our most elite offensive catalysts, but this team will likely place a premium on defensive acumen and role/playing time will correspond. Will be very interesting...

[troutman]

Will he be able to coach Saturday under NHL Covid protocols?

[BMStrikesAgain]

Originally Posted by troutman

He is younger than I thought at 62.

Sutter retired due to injuries at 28 and became head coach of the 'Hawks in his early 30s. He's been a coach for so long that everyone assumes he's older than he is. Wasn't he in his early 40s when he took over here?

Face like a baseball mitt doesn't help either.

[Geeoff]

Originally Posted by Freddy

I’m surprised by how many posters are talking about Bennett’s role under Darryl, for me it’s Gaudreau’s role that is most curious. How will Sutter utilize a guy who doesn’t physically engage in puck battles? Ya Gaudreau is our most elite offensive catalysts, but this team will likely place a premium on defensive acumen and role/playing time will correspond. Will be very interesting...

Marian Gaborik was a key player in one of the Kings' cup runs and I think Johnny back checks more than Gaborik did

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Freddy

I’m surprised by how many posters are talking about Bennett’s role under Darryl, for me it’s Gaudreau’s role that is most curious. How will Sutter utilize a guy who doesn’t physically engage in puck battles? Ya Gaudreau is our most elite offensive catalysts, but this team will likely place a premium on defensive acumen and role/playing time will correspond. Will be very interesting...

Who on the 2004 roster was closest to Johnny? Lombardi?

[liamenator]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

It's weird that some people seem to think he would have done so already. The news broke in the middle of the night.

Well, it's not like this was an unconfirmed leak on Twitter. The team was able to put out a press release in the middle of the night, so it's reasonable to inquire as to whether the GM had made a public comment of any kind, even if just to say "I'd like to thank Geoff Ward for his service. I will be speaking to the media tomorrow at 11am."