Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Offseason

[Doogity]

In addition to the incoming players, has anyone heard any rumbling/rumors of actual assistant coach candidates

 

[WiscTJK]

In addition to the incoming players, has anyone heard any rumbling/rumors of actual assistant coach candidates

Nope! It’s been quiet.

 

[Timothy A]

Wiebusch to the Badgers.

I'll say it, this is a huge get!!! Especially considering losing Finley.

 

[Timothy A]

Wooten is ranked 94 now the NFL central scouting.

 

[GoBucky18]

Man I'd love to see Pavs be the assistant, feel like it would absolutely draw point production. But I dont want it to be like D Granato with a one and done.

We'll see.

 

[solovsfett]

Man I'd love to see Pavs be the assistant, feel like it would absolutely draw point production. But I dont want it to be like D Granato with a one and done.

We'll see.

Is he rumored to Be interested?

I have to say if he were interested it would be an ideal scenario in some ways because I don’t think he’s has ambitions to be an NHL coach?

He’s obviously very well respected. My only question would be, is he capable of teaching?

A lot of times (perhaps most?) star players don’t make good coaches because the game came so easy to them they don’t know how to teach it. That’s why I think guys like Mike Hastings, Don Granato and others who were closer to 3rd line wingers or d-men make better coaches as they have to think the game differently and can explain it better to kids.

 

[srkbadger]

Is he rumored to Be interested?

I have to say if he were interested it would be an ideal scenario in some ways because I don’t think he’s has ambitions to be an NHL coach?

He’s obviously very well respected. My only question would be, is he capable of teaching?

A lot of times (perhaps most?) star players don’t make good coaches because the game came so easy to them they don’t know how to teach it. That’s why I think guys like Mike Hastings, Don Granato and others who were closer to 3rd line wingers or d-men make better coaches as they have to think the game differently and can explain it better to kids.

I am highly skeptical. He's spent his adult life traveling North American as a player. As an assistant we would need him on the road recruiting. I just don't see him signing up for that again.

 

[Doogity]

I just dont see Pavelski wanting to devote the time as a full assistant coach. I think he is happy to come in once in a while, help out with the PP and stuff like that. Otherwise, Id bet he is content coaching his son's team for now.

I wouldn't mind a young coach like Colten St. Clair or Evan Dixon (little bias on this one) lol