"It feels wonderful. First of all, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity these past three months, and grateful to have the responsibility and privilege to lead the team for two more seasons," he says in a video interview on the club's website.
Abbott was hired from the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes organization last winter. Färjestad were eliminated in the SM quarterfinals by Rögle on Sunday after surrendering a 3–0 series lead and losing the series 3–4.
He previously coached Rögle for several seasons before being fired by the Ängelholm club in December 2023.
