The Analysis
HCT Performance Model — all 24 roster positions with salary ranges and roster status as of April 2026. Identify recruitment gaps and prioritise ahead of season 2026/27.
Confirmed
9
In Discussion
7
Vacant
8
Priority Gaps
5
top-tier vacant
Gap Budget
482–686 K
to fill open slots
Top Tier (80–130 K)
Core Roster (24–80 K)
Development (6–30 K)
Confirmed
In Discussion
Vacant
Goalkeepers
Slot
Role
Current Status
Salary (K)
Status
G1
Starter / #1
Ex: Christof Von Burg
— vacant —
80–120
Vacant
G2
Backup
Ex: Mathieu Croce
Huet / Neuenschwander
24–42
In Discussion
G3
Prospect
Ex: Colin Stauffacher
Feuz / Bächler
12–18
In Discussion
Defensemen
Slot
Role
Current Status
Salary (K)
Status
D1
Top D / PP1 QB
Ex: Daniel Eigenmann
— vacant —
80–120
Vacant
D2
Defensive Leader
Ex: Colin Gerber
— vacant —
70–90
Vacant
D3
Puck-Moving D
Ex: Fabio Murer
Murer / Marchand
42–70
In Discussion
D4
Defensive Anchor
Ex: Tim Grossniklaus
Villa / Kühni
40–60
In Discussion
D5
All-Around D
Ex: Marc Steiner
Lindemann
32–48
Confirmed
D6
Physical / PK Spec.
Ex: Ty Higgins
— vacant —
24–36
Vacant
D7
7th D / Depth
Ex: Luca Deussen
Deussen
18–28
Confirmed
D8
Def. Prospect
Ex: Angel Lovechio
Hinder / Golubev
6–18
In Discussion
Forwards
Slot
Role
Current Status
Salary (K)
Status
F1
Top C / All-Situations
Ex: Brett Supinski
Ljunggren
100–130
Confirmed
F2
Elite Scorer W1
Ex: Jakub Stukel
— vacant —
100–130
Vacant
F3
Top-Line Motor
Ex: Victor Backman
— vacant —
70–100
Vacant
F4
2nd Line C2
Ex: Oliver Achermann
Truog
48–80
Confirmed
F5
2nd Line W2
Ex: Kay Schweri
Derungs / Binias
48–60
In Discussion
F6
2nd Line W3 / Energy
Ex: Stefan Rüegsegger
— vacant —
40–60
Vacant
F7
3rd C / PK Spec.
Ex: Adam Rundqvist
Rundqvist
36–48
Confirmed
F8
3rd Line W
Ex: Robin Lekic
Lekic / Hedlund
30–45
In Discussion
F9
Energy / PK W
Ex: Kevin Etter
Etter
24–36
Confirmed
F10
4th C / Def. Spec.
Ex: Andy Rytz
— vacant —
18–30
Vacant
F11
4th Line W / Energy
Ex: Damien Prevate
Münger
12–22
Confirmed
F12
4th Line W / Safe
Ex: Jaison Dubois
Haas
12–18
Confirmed
F13
4th W / Energizer
Ex: Timo Kauth
Kauth
6–18
Confirmed
Gap Summary
8 vacant positions
Estimated budget to fill all vacant slots: 482–686 K
Priority gaps (top-tier): G1, D1, D2, F2, F3
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