Report: Gulutzan the 'favorite' for Flames' head coaching gig

It appears Glen Gulutzan has a leg up on the NHL's last vacant head coaching position.

The former Dallas Stars boss and current assistant with the Vancouver Canucks is considered the "favorite" to land the Calgary Flames' head coaching job, which is expected to be filled this week, reports TVA's Renaud Lavoie.

TSN's Bob McKenzie and Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province have corroborated Lavoie's finding, the latter suggesting the Flames are holding off with respect to Gordie Howe's memorial services this week.

Gulutzan's head coaching experience in the NHL is limited to two seasons with the Stars. He was dismissed in 2013 after missing the postseason in consecutive years.

Bob Hartley, who was fired one season after winning the Jack Adams Award, was inherited by Flames general manager Brad Treliving.