Darryl Sutter Retires From Coaching

[Kranix]

Darryl is retiring. I won't believe it.

Darryl Sutter announces retirement from NHL coaching - Sportsnet.ca

Still a top 2 coach in the league in my heart. Good bye Darryl. You'll be back.

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[SDBondra]

My favorite interview. Probably everyone's favorite interview. I had wanted him in DC last year (when I thought we needed him to win a Cup). I was wrong but it still would have been entertaining as heck to have him here.

 

[Bounces R Way]

A true original. Which can be challenging considering he had 6 brothers. One of my favourite hockey personalities ever, congrats to him on a great career.

For those who haven't seen it this is worth a watch

 

[Choralone]

He will forever have a place in Kings history and lore. Thanks for the victories and the memories, Darryl.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Wow, the crackdown on slashing really did him in.

 

[karnige]

Wow, the crackdown on slashing really did him in.

he was an old school coach. he still was a great coach for the time it served. im sure the king's aren't complaining lol

 

[illpucks]

Caps can't catch a break

 

[jetsforever]

Great coach and career

 

[snag]

A true original. Which can be challenging considering he had 6 brothers. One of my favourite hockey personalities ever, congrats to him on a great career.

For those who haven't seen it this is worth a watch

The way he talks always reminded me of Rocky....LOL

 

[damacles1156]

Great coach.

Will miss him.

 

[DCDM]

Great coach, 2004 was a long time ago but a heck of a run for the Flames. Did a lot for the Kings too obviously. Well-earned retirement.

 

[Ace of Hades]

Caps can't catch a break

They certainly cant with that recent Cup win. Poor them.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Thank you for all you have done.
Thank for coaching the Sharks to respectability in the early goings.
I don't thank you for leading the Kings to success because that is unforgivable.

But thank you, Coach.

 

[Sol]

Really solid coach, game out grew him. Enjoy it.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Retires 13th all time in games coached.

Of those above him on that list, only 4 can match his multiple Stanley Cup rings — Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Joel Quenneville, and Dick Irvin.

 

[Evil Janney]

To him hockey was a job. His true passion is farming.

I can't find the video, but he said if he's on a flight, he's not reading about hockey, he'll pickup a magazine about farm equipment instead.

I have a great affinity for Sutter as a coach. What he did in San Jose was remarkable. I believe he has the record for improving a team in points for five consecutive seasons. This guy was the catalyst for making sure the Sharks stayed relevant in the local area and league. He definitely laid the ground work for the success San Jose has achieved in the last 15 years.



Best of luck! You are one tough SOB.

 

[kingsholygrail]

He helped make the Kings a winner. Will never forget it.

 

[Stimpythecat]

Thank you for helping make the Kings the Kings of the NHL, not once but twice.

 

[ChicoEatsNachos]

I'll miss his awesome behind the bench facial expressions

 

[King'sPawn]

I am grateful for all he did for the Kings.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Thank you Darryl!

 

[PackShark]

Congrats on a great career. Did a great job getting the most out of his rosters. The job he did in helping my Sharks upset a heavily favored Blues team in 2000 will always be a great memory for me. He also was on the other side of some heartbreaking memories for me (2004 and of course the infamous reverse sweep). Great coach and a great career.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Going to miss his post game interviews, particularly after playoff games.

 

[93LEAFS]

Congrats if this really is goodbye, but he's still young enough that it wouldn't shock me to see him tempted again and end up behind the bench.

 

[Howie Hodge]

Let his son, who has Down Syndrome, be himself. (And become quite a character..)

And was proud of who his son is.

Reminded us all of how obstacles can be overcome, and what's really important at the end of the day...

Atta boy.... Darryl!