Report: Glen Gulutzan a finalist for Flames' coaching job

As the Calgary Flames draw closer to a decision in regards to their next head coach, the list of possible candidates is beginning to get clearer.

One of the finalists for the job is reported to be Vancouver Canucks assistant Glen Gulutzan, according to Ben Kuzma of The Province.

Veteran head coach Randy Carlye was believed to be deep in the mix for the job left vacant since the firing of Bob Hartley last month, but TSN's Darren Dreger suggests Gulutzan's chances of landing the Calgary gig may have improved after a report emerged Monday stating the Anaheim Ducks are set to announce the hiring of Carlyle as early as Tuesday.

Gulutzan has been with the Canucks for the past three seasons, joining the club following a two-season stint as head coach of the Dallas Stars.

In 130 games behind the Stars' bench, Gulutzan guided Dallas to a record of 64-57-9 while failing to qualify for the playoffs in both 2012 and 2013.