Sutter was granted a two-year extension that was set to begin next season that awarded the long-time NHL coach $4 million annually. As reported by Pierre Lebrun of TSN, the Flames still owe him that money going forward. His journey as the Flames head coach comes to an end for a second time with a combined record of 102-63-28, including a Stanley Cup Final run in 2004.
With the Flames losing star players like Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk via free agency and trades, they built a new foundation around Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, and Jonathan Huberdeau. The team struggled to find its footing until late in the season and failed to meet expectations, leading to Sutter's departure.