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David Carle Set To Stay At University Of Denver

May 10, 2025 at 4:33 pm CDT | by Paul Griser 2 Comments

Perhaps no name in the coaching candidate circle is more coveted than University of Denver head coach David Carle. At just 35 years old, Carle has earned a reputation in the hockey world for crafting winning teams, both at the NCAA level and on the international stage. He’s led Team USA to back-to-back gold medals at the World Junior Championship, further solidifying his coaching credentials. However, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic, Carle doesn’t believe now is the right time to make the jump to the NHL—if that time ever comes at all.

While Carle noted he has strongly considered making a move to the NHL, he said: “But at the end of the day, I think everything I’ve said held true. The situation didn’t perfectly align and meet the things we were looking for to leave a wonderful place to raise our family and continue to work. We feel very blessed and grateful to stay here. We love Denver. It’s our home, and I think going through the (NHL talks) probably solidified that even more for us.”

Carle kept it simple when asked why he won’t pull the trigger on an NHL offer this year, especially considering a third of the league is looking for head coaches. As Carle put it, the right opportunity just hasn’t presented itself. He also discussed that the “right opportunity” includes what is best for not just his professional future, but also what is best for his family. Carle said it would take a “life-changing” opportunity for he and his family to leave Denver.

He went on to say that his conversations with NHL teams this hiring cycle reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Denver, and that he has no desire to leave his current role any time soon. Last offseason, Carle was known to be in conversation with the St. Louis Blues, and this offseason he held discussions with the Chicago Blackhawks before withdrawing his name from consideration. He also held discussions with the Anaheim Ducks, who eventually went with veteran Joel Quenneville.

Job stability was another factor Carle discussed. He has previously stated that “NHL coaches aren’t treated in a way that’s conducive to long-term success,” and with national championships in 2022 and 2024, a recent contract extension, and a highly secure position with the Pioneers, he has little reason to leave a situation that’s working.

 

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  1. Gbear

    1 week ago

    The Avs job will eventually become available, I imagine that’s when he will make the jump.

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  2. KL

    6 days ago

    He’s 100% right when he says NHL doesn’t treat coaches appropriately. It seems you only get multiple opportunities if you’re a former teammate of a team president or GM. He’s clearly only interested in the Colorado role, which probably isn’t up for grabs any time soon.

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