Cliff Fletcher, former Flames GM, passes away at 90
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Cliff Fletcher, who served as the general manager of the Calgary Flames for 19 seasons, has died at the age of 90. Fletcher was instrumental in the Flames' successful run after the franchise relocated from Atlanta in 1980, culminating in a Stanley Cup victory in 1989. Over his tenure, he executed 126 trades, through which he built a competitive roster, including many future Hall of Famers. As a tribute, several key trades from his career are being revisited, including the notable acquisition of Doug Gilmour and the trade of Brett Hull.
- •Cliff Fletcher died on June 5, 2026.
- •He was GM from 1972 to 1991.
- •Fletcher oversaw the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup win.
- •He made 126 trades during his tenure.
- •Tributes focus on his major player acquisitions.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Cliff Fletcher's 5 Biggest Trades as Flames General Manager
"Cliff Fletcher was general manager of the Calgary Flames for 19 seasons, helping the franchise move from Atlanta in 1980 and become Stanley Cup champions in 1989. What were some of his biggest trades?
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