Darryl Sutter
Darryl Sutter
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Darryl Wayne Sutter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current coach.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 18, 1952, in Viking, Alberta, Canada. Still active as of the writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian by birth, Sutter's career spans both playing and coaching roles within the National Hockey League (NHL).
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a family deeply rooted in hockey, Darryl Sutter was the youngest of seven children. His father, Lloyd Sutter, coached the Regina Pats of the Western Canada Junior Hockey League. This upbringing had a profound impact on Darryl's development as a player and his future coaching career.
Major Accomplishments
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- Three-time Stanley Cup Champion: As a player, Sutter won three championships with the New York Islanders (1980), Calgary Flames (1989), and Los Angeles Kings (1993).
- NHL Coach of the Year: In 2002, he was awarded this honor for his leadership in guiding the San Jose Sharks to the playoffs.
- 500 Win Club: Sutter became a member of this prestigious group in 2011 with his milestone 500th win as an NHL coach.
Notable Works or Actions
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During his playing career, Darryl Sutter was known for his toughness and physical play. He held positions on the New York Islanders (1979-1982), Calgary Flames (1982-1994), Los Angeles Kings (1994-1996), San Jose Sharks (2000-2002), and Dallas Stars (2005-2006) as a player.
As a coach, Sutter has led several teams to prominence, including the Calgary Flames (2003-2006), San Jose Sharks (2006-2017), Los Angeles Kings (2011-2017), and Florida Panthers (2020-present).
Impact and Legacy
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Darryl Sutter's influence extends far beyond his achievements on the ice. He has helped shape the careers of numerous players, including Stanley Cup winners. His coaching philosophy emphasizes a strong work ethic and discipline.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Sutter's quotes often focus on the importance of teamwork, dedication, and overcoming adversity. These sentiments resonate with athletes and individuals from various backgrounds.
Quotes by Darryl Sutter
Darryl Sutter's insights on:
You can review and play the tape. Both teams are dead even. Look at the series. First game is an overtime game and we won. The second game is 4-3, a one-goal game. The third game was 3-2 going in to the third period. (Thursday) night, same thing, it's an overtime game. It's a fine line.
I could ask Phil to go on conditioning (assignment) and he could say yes or no. This way, I don't have to ask him. If I want to send him down, (I'll) send him down. We have two (goalies) playing in Omaha and 20 in the National Hockey League that could move here tomorrow. We're as good as our weakest player and the other night he was our weakest player. It's not acceptable.
He's made that team on his performance over the last two seasons, not two weeks. The 19-year-olds are the difference in that tournament, always.
His energy level looked like it was better than their best players. We were fresher.
I look at Edmonton and Calgary and both teams have gone a long way towards getting back towards respectability. It would mean they've both come a long way.
In the end, they just had more legs than we did. We were beaten by a great team. I thought our guys played great.