The Calgary Flames did a lot of impressive things in the 2021-22 season. They won 50 games for just the third time in franchise history. They won the Pacific Division for the second time in four seasons. They won a playoff round for just the second time since 2004.
But according to head coach Darryl Sutter at his year-end media availability, the team also managed to “get some respect back” within the league.
Sutter’s comments coincide with what several players also said in their exit interviews: the Flames became a much tougher night at the office in 2021-22 than they had been previously.