Story Summary
Marc Gautschi is still seeking help for an injury-hit Genève-Servette HC squad, but the team manager says the club’s options are limited. Genève-Servette have approached other clubs about loan players, although Gautschi said some sides are unable to help and others are unwilling to loan players to the Grenats.
The club are also awaiting an answer from a player who is still hoping to secure an NHL contract. Gautschi explained that Genève-Servette must be careful not to use too many of their six foreign-player places too early, while they wait for injured players to recover.
Eight players are currently listed as injured: Markus Granlund, Sakari Manninen, Noah Rod, Vincent Praplan, Ramon Untersander, Luca Hischier, Giancarlo Chanton and Nicolas Müller.
Key Facts
- Marc Gautschi, Genève-Servette HC’s team manager, says the club have asked other teams about loan players.
- Gautschi said some clubs cannot loan players, while others will not help Genève-Servette.
- The Grenats are limited to six foreign players under Swiss rules.
- Genève-Servette are waiting for a response from a player who is still seeking an NHL contract.
- Markus Granlund, Sakari Manninen, Noah Rod, Vincent Praplan, Ramon Untersander, Luca Hischier, Giancarlo Chanton and Nicolas Müller are injured.
- Gautschi had previously hoped to add players within two weeks, but indicated that the process may take longer.
IHM Discussion
The scale of Genève-Servette’s injury list has left Gautschi balancing immediate need against the restrictions on foreign-player places. Loans have been explored, but the club have not found a straightforward solution through that route.
The possibility of signing a player who is awaiting an NHL opportunity remains open, although no agreement has been confirmed. Gautschi’s comments make clear that Genève-Servette do not want to commit too many foreign-player slots while the current group is sidelined and the club continue to hope for recoveries.
For now, the team manager has acknowledged that the Grenats must continue with the resources available while those options remain unresolved.
Why It Matters
The injury list includes several established members of the Genève-Servette group, making the search for cover a pressing issue. Yet the foreign-player limit means any external addition has to be weighed against the club’s longer-term flexibility.
Gautschi’s remarks also underline that a loan solution is dependent on co-operation from other clubs. With no incoming player confirmed, Genève-Servette’s immediate situation remains tied to the availability of their injured players and the outcome of their ongoing recruitment enquiries.
Mini Q&A
How many Genève-Servette players are injured?
Genève-Servette have eight injured players: Markus Granlund, Sakari Manninen, Noah Rod, Vincent Praplan, Ramon Untersander, Luca Hischier, Giancarlo Chanton and Nicolas Müller.
What options is Marc Gautschi considering?
Gautschi has asked other clubs about loan players and is waiting for an answer from a player who is still hoping to sign with an NHL team.
Why is Genève-Servette cautious over signings?
Gautschi said Swiss rules limit the club to six foreign players, and Genève-Servette do not want to use too many of those places too early.
What Comes Next
The next clear checkpoint is whether the player awaiting an NHL opportunity responds to Genève-Servette. The club are also continuing to monitor the recovery of their eight injured players, but no return timetable has been stated.