Overview
- Club leaders concede survival is unlikely and are preparing a roster built for DEL2, with a 95% expectation that a second-tier lineup will be in place by May.
- New sporting director Jens Baxmann says the current team was too old and too slow and sets a profile of more speed, bite and youth to push for a swift return.
- The budget is planned at about €7 million, and the self-imposed salary ceiling may be relaxed in select cases to secure impact signings.
- Head coach Gerry Fleming’s deal applies only if the team stays in the DEL, with a decision on his future expected before season’s end, and local reports link Ravensburg’s Bo Subr as a potential successor.
- Five players are already under contract for 2026/27, goalie Janick Schwendener has extended on a league-independent deal, and the club plans to add a dedicated goaltending coach while assistant roles remain under review.