Flames name Cull assistant coach on full-time basis, release assistant Dan Lambert
- The Calgary Flames named Trent Cull as their full-time assistant coach on May 30, 2025, replacing Dan Lambert who was released from his contract.
- Cull joined the Flames on an interim basis in December 2024 after Brad Larsen took a leave of absence from the club, with Larsen expected to return in 2025-26.
- Before joining the NHL staff, Cull led the Calgary Wranglers, the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate, where he was in his second year as head coach.
- During Cull's interim tenure, the Flames' penalty kill improved from 29th to around 15th in the league, indicating a defensive performance boost.
- The Flames' coaching changes reflect organizational adjustments with Larsen's future return and Cull solidifying his role following Lambert's departure.
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Cull returning to Flames as assistant coach
The Calgary Flames have named Trent Cull as an assistant coach. Cull, who had been head coach of the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, joined the Flames on an interim basis on Dec. 22, 2024, following Brad Larsen’s leave of absence from the club. Cull led the Wranglers to a record of 20-9-1-0 in 2024-25, then returned to the AHL club for the Calder Cup Playoffs. He also guided the Wranglers to a postseason appearance in 2023-24. Before joining the Flames
Flames name Cull assistant coach full-time, release assistant Dan Lambert
Trent Cull has been named assistant coach for the Calgary Flames on a full-time basis, the team announced Friday. In a subsequent move, the Flames released assistant coach Dan Lambert from the remaining year of his contract with the team. Cull joined the Flames in 2024-25 on an interim basis after Brad Larsen’s leave of absence from the club. The Flames said Larsen will return for 2025-26. Cull was in his second year as head coach with Calgary’s…
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