Malmö Redhawks Struggling: Coach Kollar Accepts Responsibility for Disastrous Start

Malmö Redhawks are experiencing a dismal beginning to the 2025–2026 SHL season, having lost their first two games with a combined score of 11-2. The team suffered a shocking 5-0 defeat to Luleå in their opener, followed by a 6-2 loss against Färjestad. Coach Tomas Kollar has openly taken responsibility for the team's poor performance, stating, "I have not made the team better prepared. We have a hard job ahead of us." Kollar highlighted significant defensive issues, noting the team is averaging 5.5 goals conceded per game and expressed the urgent need for improvement in crucial areas such as boxplay.

The situation has been echoed by veteran player Johan Ivarsson, who criticized the overall performance and emphasized the necessity of teamwork among players. He remarked, "Right now, we are playing really poorly." Currently at the bottom of the league standings, Malmö must address its shortcomings before facing off against a Leksand team that has started their season strong with two wins. Despite the introduction of new offensive players, experts predict that without substantial improvement, the Redhawks will struggle throughout the season.