Six of the 13 participating trainers did not commit themselves to a master in a survey by the German Press Agency, including Munich and Mannheim.
“This year it is extremely difficult to name a clear favorite,” said Berlin coach Serge Aubin, whose team was affected by positive corona cases in preparation. “The last few weeks and months have shown that the situation at any club can change overnight,” he said. “Everything is possible this season.”
Munich and Mannheim each received five votes. That is significantly fewer than in some cases for the top favorite, multiple answers were possible. No other club was explicitly named. »It is again Munich and Mannheim that will agree on the title. Your cadres are simply the strongest, ”said Düsseldorf’s Harold Kreis. The Iserlohn Roosters did not take part in the dpa survey. After two postponements, the DEL season starts this Thursday.
The coaches’ master tips in full:
Tray Tuomie (Augsburger Panther): »Mannheim and Munich have the strongest squads. But maybe this particular season will produce an unexpected master. “
Serge Aubin (Eisbären Berlin): »This year it’s extremely difficult to name a clear favorite. The last few weeks and months have shown that the situation at any club can change overnight. We experienced that firsthand. Anything is possible this season. “
Thomas Popiesch (Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven): »As unusual as the season may be, the championship favorites will remain the same this season. Due to the commitments, the depth of the squad and the available opportunities, I see the Mannheim Eagles on the throne at the end of this season. “
Harold Kreis (Düsseldorfer EG): »I would like to be original on this point, but I can’t. It is again Munich and Mannheim that will agree on the title. Your cadres are simply the most populous. “
Doug Shedden (ERC Ingolstadt): “Mannheim and Munich are the favorites again, and everyone else has to try to beat them.”
Pavel Gross (Adler Mannheim): »All 14 teams that take part in the game can become champions. Of course, we want to play a major role in the fight for the title. “
Uwe Krupp (Kölner Haie): »I think the path to the championship can only be achieved through Munich. There are a few factors to consider, but anything else would be a surprise to me. No organization in the DEL invested more during the pandemic to bridge the game-free time with a certain normality and familiar processes. The fact is that Munich – from a purely sporting point of view – has perhaps the best DEL team with the best preparation. This combination gives them the best conditions this season to be at the top in the end. “
Mihails Svarinskis (Krefeld Pinguine): »Despite all the circumstances, Munich will be the big favorite. They not only have the largest budget, but also many top German players, experienced contingent players, do very good work with young talent at the Red Bull Academy and also have a good coaching staff who bring the team together. “
Don Jackson (EHC Red Bull Munich): “Despite the difficult situation, the team has always pulled out extremely well over the past few weeks. When asked about the future, all I can say is that I only think about the next game. But of course our goal is the championship. “
Frank Fischöder (trainer Nuremberg Ice Tigers): »I think that in the end the form of the day will decide whether Munich or Mannheim will be champions. These two teams have a grown squad and the necessary depth and started preparing very early. There is always a chance of a surprise, but in a series against Munich or Mannheim you have to have a lot of good days to win. “
Tom Pokel (Straubing Tigers): »From a purely sporting point of view and under” normal “conditions, I would name the EHC Red Bull Munich as the most promising title contender. Due to the special circumstances under which the 2020/2021 season takes place, the health of the teams will play a decisive role, both in terms of injuries and corona infections. In my opinion, the team that can best hold its squad together will become champions. The effect of the division of the league into a north and a south group will also be interesting. “
Niklas Sundblad (Schwenninger Wild Wings): »Adler Mannheim. Because they have the best staffed squad, also in depth. “
Pat Cortina (Grizzlys Wolfsburg): “The team that will play the best ice hockey in this situation.”
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