The Flames’ coaching staff set a strong foundation in 2021-22

The 2021-22 season was the first full season for head coach Darryl Sutter with the Flames since 2005-06. It was also Sutter’s first season with his new coaching staff, comprised of associate coach Kirk Muller, assistants Ryan Huska and Cail MacLean, and goaltending coach Jason LaBarbera.

Sutter won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach, and his achievement was the accumulation of a bunch of smart decisions that coincided with strong performances.

Sutter had input into all aspects of the team’s game. Forwards and power play were run by Muller. Defence and penalty kill were run by Huska. LaBarbera ran goaltending. MacLean was utilized as the “eye in the sky” and informed in-game…