Pavelski has just one season of head coaching experience under his belt, as he coached his son, San Jose Jr. Sharks alumnus Nathan Pavelski, with the Madison Capitals 15U AAA team during the 2025-26 season. While it’s an unconventional move for one of the biggest markets in hockey to take a gamble on an inexperienced former player as their head coach, it’s not unheard of.
