 Several coaches were released by the organization at the conclusion of the season . Goaltender Coach Jamie McLennan and Video Coach Rob Cookson were the first to be let go . McLennan had joined the coaching staff in 2009 after retiring as a player , while Cookson had been a member of the Flames ' staff for nine years . Assistant Ryan McGill was later relieved of his position , while assistant Dave Lowry was the only member of Brent Sutter 's staff who was retained by the Flames . 
