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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
I just want to point out that some common strategies used in NHL were imported by guys like Scotty Bowman from Europe. But I do think a year in the AHL would be a smart move for an import coach.
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I think a gig as an assistant coach would be more likely. More private jets and less bus drives, more time in the best league in the world. Even if the salary probably isn't more than what a top coach makes in KHL, that should be interesting even for an older coach.
There's actually a couple of European-born assistant coaches right now. Tommy Albelin with the Devils and Ulf Samuelsson with the Rangers. A former NHL player would have the benefit of being much more of known quantity in NA and having the necessary contacts, even if they started their coaching career in Europe.