[News] Ducks name Darryl Sutter Advisor to Coaching Staff

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Agreed. I wonder if Murray tried to coax Sutter out of retirement (he and the Ducks were rumored before) and when Darryl refused he was talked into taking this role which Murray likely views as a safety net. Having Sutter on a retainer so to speak.

That’s kind of what I was thinking. Maybe for personal reasons Darryl can’t commit full time but if things go south with Eakins he can step in at some point at a later date. I’m not an Eakins fan but this isn’t an ideal situation for him if he can’t get the team to buy in and at least play a better possession game compared to Carlyle. On the positive side Darryl’s guidance could be exactly what he needs to turn the corner after a disastrous first stint in Edmonton.

[agulati]

Smart hire by the Ducks. Advisor is a very interesting title. I’m guessing he won’t be behind the bench, but will support from the press box and during practices.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by agulati

Smart hire by the Ducks. Advisor is a very interesting title. I’m guessing he won’t be behind the bench, but will support from the press box and during practices.

I imagine the Sutter/Eakins relationship going a little something like this: