Adler Mannheim on coach

Bill Stewart fulfilled a short -term job last month. The 64 -year -old should only bring this long -coined season to a good end - but surprised on Thursday evening with his statements.

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"The coaching virus is back for me," was only an exciting answer from the Canadian. He can apparently imagine not to dive so far away from the DEL events and even did not rule out that he was the upcoming chief coach. When asked whether he would continue to work as a coach or again played the role of the scout for North America, the Canadian replied to Magenta Sport: "It is too early to say that now. I had a lot of fun." He would sit down with club boss Daniel Hopp.

Anyone who, from the perspective of those responsible for the association, should design their way to the next title at the eight-time German champion as a trainer in the future. The national coach Toni Söderholm, who was traded in the meantime, is no longer an alternative. The Finn extended his contract with the Deb. "We will take time and talk to many coaches," said manager Jan-Axel Alavaara.

The season of the eagles was shaped by internal quarrels for a long time. Pavel Gross, Mannheim's master coach in 2019, had caused turmoil with his statements against Corona measures. Sportily, the eagles lag behind expectations with the main round place five, the semi-finals and the missed participation in the Champions Hockey League.

I just feel pretty much on my sack that we have left.

Defender Korbinian Holzer

It is positive that the team was involved in a semi-final series over the full distance after a 0-2 deficit in a semi-final series. On Thursday evening, however, no goal scored at 0: 3. Instead of playing the title against Munich, the closing ceremony is due on Saturday. "It is now difficult to look ahead," said ex-NHL defender Korbinian Holzer: "I am pretty much on my sack that we have left."

separated from big too late? "Mental a great liberation when Bill came"

Three game days before the preliminary round had to go big, although the differences in the club had been unmistakable. The problems explained that a national striker like Markus Eisenschmid was "mentally broken", as team -mate Borna Rendulic said with a view of the team of coaches. Would an earlier change been better? "It is always difficult to say," said striker David Wolf: "But of course, there was a great liberation mentally when Bill came."

Stewart, who had already stepped in temporarily in 2017/18, seems to have been well received by the players. He could imagine that Stewart will also take the team closer to the team in the coming season, said Wolf. It is important that a coach comes "like Bill, who identifies with the organization."

Loibl returns - Brückmann's announcement

The Mannheim luxury squad can also use new impulses. It is not officially confirmed that national striker Stefan Loibl should return in the strong Swedish league after a season in the strong Swedish league, but is considered certain. "I already notice, even if the game was just a few minutes ago, to fully attack the motivation next year," announced goalkeeper Felix Brückmann.