Alumni in the pros 25-26

[BearLover]

Cornell Club of Chicago had a quick meet and greet with Coach Cam Abbott before the Chicago Wolves - Milwaukee Admirals game this evening.  He and his family are settling in here. 

Wonder if he would have been interested in the Cornell job if Casey hadn't gotten it.

[VIEWfromK]

Matt Stienberg made his return to the AHL Colorado lineup Friday after almost two months.  He had 1+1.  He did not play last night.  I hope that at some point in his pro career he can put together a healthy stretch.

[The Rancor]

Between Mike Garman, Cam Abbot and Topher Scott there's no shortage of Alumni future coaches. Are any others currently in coaching positions? (FWIW Topher isn't currently a coach, but he's still involved with player development and training)

[Trotsky]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

[David Harding]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

Abbott is in his second year as coach of the AHL Chicago Wolves, but it's all pro hockey.  I agree that Garman would likely be a better fit.  He's just in his first year as associate head coach at Notre Dame after 8 years with the Chicago Steel of the USHL.  We can give him some credit for having coached Ian Shane and Charlie Major. 

[underskill]

I think Abbott has his sites on the NHL. Would be to tough to make that jump from a non scholarship IVY.

[andyw2100]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

You don't think Topher would get back into coaching to coach at his alma mater?

You may be right. I just hope you're wrong, and that we get to find out.

[BearLover]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

You don't think Topher would get back into coaching to coach at his alma mater?

You may be right. I just hope you're wrong, and that we get to find out.

Topher hasn't even been an associate head coach in college. I don't think a head coaching job is in the cards for him. (Seems he isn't looking for that, either.) Abbott is now in his second year coaching the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.

[The Rancor]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

You don't think Topher would get back into coaching to coach at his alma mater?

You may be right. I just hope you're wrong, and that we get to find out.

Judging by the guests he has rolling through his podcast alone, he seems well connected and incredibly knowledgeable about the game and player development. Tons of ex collage and NHL/minor pros who are coaching now on all levels join him- and it would seem he's well respected and well positioned to go back behind the bench, should he want to.

[The Rancor]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

Garman is in his first season at Notre Dame, after leaving the Chicago Steel kinda suddenly.  I know a young guy in Juniors who fully expected to play for him this season, and with the new coach, POS Scott Gomez, found himself without a team. (real recruiting drama!) He found his way to another Junior team and remains committed to Maine next season.

[Beeeej]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

You don't think Topher would get back into coaching to coach at his alma mater?

You may be right. I just hope you're wrong, and that we get to find out.

Judging by the guests he has rolling through his podcast alone, he seems well connected and incredibly knowledgeable about the game and player development. Tons of ex collage and NHL/minor pros who are coaching now on all levels join him- and it would seem he's well respected and well positioned to go back behind the bench, should he want to.

That's the big "should," though - he made it explicitly clear at the time he stopped coaching that it was because of the tremendous time and travel commitment. It wouldn't be easier to do that as head coach for a Div. I college team.

[marty]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

You don't think Topher would get back into coaching to coach at his alma mater?

You may be right. I just hope you're wrong, and that we get to find out.

Judging by the guests he has rolling through his podcast alone, he seems well connected and incredibly knowledgeable about the game and player development. Tons of ex collage and NHL/minor pros who are coaching now on all levels join him- and it would seem he's well respected and well positioned to go back behind the bench, should he want to.

That's the big "should," though - he made it explicitly clear at the time he stopped coaching that it was because of the tremendous time and travel commitment. It wouldn't be easier to do that as head coach for a Div. I college team.

I had the idea that the time commitment had to do with raising a family.  As children grow that could change.  But I'm not sure I am remembering correctly.

[Trotsky]

Topher quit coaching.  Abbott's whole experience is in Europe.  Is Garman still at Notre Dame?  He is late 30s, that's a good fit assuming Casey is a 5-7 year man.

You don't think Topher would get back into coaching to coach at his alma mater?

You may be right. I just hope you're wrong, and that we get to find out.

Judging by the guests he has rolling through his podcast alone, he seems well connected and incredibly knowledgeable about the game and player development. Tons of ex collage and NHL/minor pros who are coaching now on all levels join him- and it would seem he's well respected and well positioned to go back behind the bench, should he want to.

That's the big "should," though - he made it explicitly clear at the time he stopped coaching that it was because of the tremendous time and travel commitment. It wouldn't be easier to do that as head coach for a Div. I college team.

I had the idea that the time commitment had to do with raising a family.  As children grow that could change.  But I'm not sure I am remembering correctly.

You are remembering correctly, but I think once you're out you're not climbing the ladder for the big jobs anymore.

It all indicates he is not a single minded psycho, and you kinda hafta be for that job.  It eats your life.  If you are more mentally balanced, you don't do it.

[Trotsky]

Judging by the guests he has rolling through his podcast alone

Oh neat.  I need to check this out.  Is it Cornell-focused?

Is it titled "Without A Doubt"?

Edit: The Hockey Think Tank.  It's targeted to youth hockey players and coaches and concerns technique and preparation.  Topher is so cool.  Both are the hosts are so smart.

[VIEWfromK]

Sullivan Mack is now on a four game point streak (2+2).