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4 Potential Names To Be The Next Head Coach Of The Calgary Flames

ByNathan Smith|
HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 26: Mitch Love, head coach of the Calgary Wranglers on the bench in the game against the Henderson Silver Knights at The Dollar Loan Center on February 26, 2023 in Henderson, Nevada. The Silver Knights defeated the Wranglers 2-1. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 26: Mitch Love, head coach of the Calgary Wranglers on the bench in the game against the Henderson Silver Knights at The Dollar Loan Center on February 26, 2023 in Henderson, Nevada. The Silver Knights defeated the Wranglers 2-1. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
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COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 22: Alex Tanguay #40 of the Calgary Flames controls the puck during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 22, 2013 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 22: Alex Tanguay #40 of the Calgary Flames controls the puck during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 22, 2013 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

4. Alex Tanguay

While few people had the name of former Flames winger Alex Tanguay on their mind when this Head Coach search began, but after the Conroy hire, NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman threw out his name as a genuine candidate for the role going forward.

During his career, Tanguay suited up for five seasons as a member of the Calgary Flames, appearing in 342 games, racking up 86 goals and 198 assists for 284 points, and while he played for the Colorado Avalanche for nine seasons, he has continuously had a relationship with Calgary and the Flames organization.

Since his playing days ended, Tanguay has spent two seasons with the Iowa Wild, as well as two seasons as an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings, and while he hasn’t been the popular choice to this point, it certainly wouldn’t be the worst option for the Flames franchise that are looking to get the fans back on their side.

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