"Together with president Hugh Quennec we are working on it," GSHC's head coach Chris McSorley confirmed to Le Tribune de Genève. "It's a matter of budget and yes, it would be great indeed to re-engage Cody. However, I do not hide the fact that chances are slim to see him coming back."
Almond had extended his contract with Genève-Servette HC for another five years until 2019 just before he moved overseas this summer, hoping for a future chance to play in the NHL.
With Minnesota Wild's AHL affiliate-team the Iowa Wild, the 25-year-old center has appeared in five games so far, without scoring any points.