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Brent Sutter close to agreement to become Flames head coach
Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Former New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter reportedly close to deal with Calgary Flames
Former New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter reportedly close to deal with Calgary Flames
nj.com — Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFormer Devils coach Brent Sutter resigned June 9 because he wanted to be close to... his Red Deer, Alberta, home. Calgary's a lot closer to Red Deer than New Jersey. Apparently former Devils coach Brent Sutter didn't actually... (more) Former New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter reportedly ...
NHL News: Brent Sutter to coach Flames
NHL News: Brent Sutter to coach Flames
blueshirtbanter.com — As per NHL.com Brent Sutter and the Calgary Flames are in the final steps of negotiations to... get the former Devil coach to wear a different shade of red. Citing personal and family reasons Sutter stepped down as the coach of the Devils , a move widely speculated to allow him to accept the ... (more) NHL News: Brent Sutter to coach Flames
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Brent Sutter Close To Joining Flames
Crash the Crease — Sources tell TSN that Brent Sutter is in the final stages on the details of an agreement to become the next head coach of the Calgary Flames. He is expected to be named in the near future. Sutter stepped down as head coach of the New Jersey Devils on June 9th, citing personal and family reasons, but at the time there was speculation that he would eventually move into the vacant Flames head coaching position. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282428

Breaking News: Brent Sutter close to agreement to become Flames Head Coach
IllegalCurve.com — ... Sources tell TSN that Brent Sutter is in the final stages on the details of an agreement to become the next head coach of the Calgary Flames. He is expected to be named in the near future. Sutter stepped down as head coach of the New Jersey Devils on June 9th, citing personal and family reasons, but at the time there was speculation that he would eventually move into the vacant Flames head coaching position. For complete story, click here. Is anyone actually surprised by this??  I think his hiring could ...

Are We Headed For a Sutter Family Reunion in Calgary?
FanHouse — ... According to TSN, the Sutter family reunion is close to happening, as reports are indicating Brent is nearing an agreement to take over behind the bench in Calgary. ...

Sources tell TSN that Brent Sutter is in the final stages on the details of an agreement to become...
Matchsticks and Gasoline — ... This should come as no surprise to readers around here, but confirmation is still newsworthy. Post your reactions!

News And Views At Noon: Quick Links
The Program — Did you ever have that feeling like you just wanted to fall asleep in the worst way because something happened that just made your stomach turn? Today is one of those days. And no, this is not because of Chaka Khan's performance Thursday night like most do think. Here are a few links to some stories that have broken today. Do enjoy and by all means comment away. Molson family bros. buy Canadiens (Report) Brent Sutter closing in on Calgary job The #1 pick not quite so clear cut. September 15th now ...

TSN: Brent Sutter close to agreement with Calgary
In Lou We TrustTSN: Brent Sutter close to agreement with Calgary I guess all of what you said about Red Deer and your family was a lie, huh? Et tu, Sutter? What I don't get is where is Lou? Has he given permission to Calgary? If he hasn't, why should he? ...

Sunday Links (Happy Father's Day)
St. Louis Game Time — It's still not too late to rush out and get Dad a card and a gift for Beertvsnacks Day.   But wouldn't you rather click some stuff? I sure would.   Blues News: Jay McClement gets a little love from a paper out of Ontario. NHL News: Montreal Canadiens. Meet your new owners, the Molson family. Your winner of Puck Daddy's No-Foil Cup: The Wooden One. I was pulling for the Hamley Cup, because of its relation to bacon. Fanshotted yesterday by CCR, make sure you read An Open ...

Brent Sutter to the Calgary Flames inching towards inevitability
Puck Daddy — ... season, which is a shrewd move for both player and franchise. And Mats Sundin not only makes a decision, but one that flies in the face of the supposed motivations for his signing with the Vancouver Canucks. But one of the weekend's biggest stories was still playing out as of this blog posting: The Calgary Flames naming Brent Sutter as their new head coach, following his departure from the New Jersey Devils after just two seasons. TSN called the deal "close," as did the Calgary Sun and other media last ...

Brent Sutter to Calgary Flames inching toward inevitability
Puck Daddy — ... season, which is a shrewd move for both player and franchise. And Mats Sundin not only makes a decision, but one that flies in the face of the supposed motivations for his signing with the Vancouver Canucks. But one of the weekend's biggest stories was still playing out as of this blog posting: The Calgary Flames naming Brent Sutter as their new head coach, following his departure from the New Jersey Devils after just two seasons. TSN called the deal "close," as did the Calgary Sun and other media last ...

The Morning Skate for Monday, June 22nd
Four Habs Fans — ... post-sale analysis and recriminations have begun! Pat Hickey calls Québecor the biggest loser in the deal. Well, duh. Guy Lafleur thinks the Molsons will make the team more francophone. Huh? Shut up, Guy; Somehow Le Fonds de solidarité de la FTQ are partners with the Molsons, or at least has some sort of investment. There goes our feeling of superiority over the Pension Planners; In other news, looks like Brent sutter will be the new Flames coach. In an effort to play nice with the new owners, we at FHF would like to take a ...

The Morning Skate: Basillie Back In Court; Sutter Back in Alberta
Slap Shot — If you think that the hockey world sleeps now that it’s summer, think again. Today, the judge overseeing the bankruptcy sale of the Phoenix Coyotes will hear arguments on various items related to the auction of the club. Tomorrow, the Hockey Hall of Fame will name its latest group of inductees, and those newly eligible include the former Ranger Brian Leetch ...

NHL.com Reports Sutter to Calgary; Has Lamoriello Given Permission?
In Lou We Trust — ...   It's a brief news article, and almost identical to the one put up by TSN over the weekend.  But that it's on ...

HHOF Announcement at 3:30 EST
Greatest Hockey Legends.com — ... . Yzerman, an absolute shoo-in to be included in today's announcement, has been busy working the phones as Team Canada's general manager of the 2010 Olympic team. It appears that he will be confirming Mike Babcock as the long suspected head coach of Team Canada on Thursday, with speculation running rampant about the assistant coaching staff. In other coaching news, it is also imminent that the Calgary Flames will hire Brent Sutter . How does that work? He's under contract in New Jersey, quits but then a couple of weeks later signs with another team? You can't do that?! ...

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