Brent Sutter is out as head coach of the Flames, who failed to make the playoffs in his three seasons with the team. The decision came Thursday after a meeting between GM Jay Feaster and Sutter, whose contract was to expire at the end of June. "Brent and I explored many options and ultimately determined that it is best to proceed in different directions," Feaster said. "Brent is a great person and an excellent hockey coach."