Jim Playfair became the head coach of the Calgary Flames on July 12, 2006, a promotion from his role as an assistant coach and replacing Darryl Sutter who previously had been both head coach and general manager. Sutter continued as general manager of the Flames.
The appointment of Jim Playfair as head coach of the Calgary Flames in 2006 replaced Darryl Sutter, who had been both head coach and general manager. Sutter continued to hold his position as general manager.