Rikard Grönborg sees the wall separating European coaches from the NHL. After 30 years of pushing himself and the envelope, Grönborg is ready to scale it.



“Absolutely,” he said Tuesday. “I do feel ready, for sure.”



The 50-year-old Swede has set himself up for an NHL moment through successful experiences and a calculated decision. He’s coached the Swedish national team at the Olympics, World Cup, World Championship, World Juniors and Under-18s during the past nine years. When the federation offered him a three-year contract extension in 2018, he turned it down.



He hoped NHL teams would come calling this spring.



“That’s something I have had in mind for almost a year now,” Grönborg said by phone. “I’m tremendously interested to pursue an NHL opportunity if one of those present themselves.”



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