San Jose Sharks have appointed Ryan Warsofsky as their new head coach. This was announced by general manager Mike Grier, who praised Warsofsky’s track record of success at various levels of hockey. Taking over a struggling team, Warsofsky faces the challenge of improving the Sharks’ performance after a disappointing record under David Quinn’s leadership. The team had the worst mark in the NHL over the past two seasons, with only 47 points in the most recent season. Despite this, the Sharks have gone through a rebuilding phase, trading high-priced stars and positioning themselves for a revival with promising young players like Macklin Celebrini.
As an assistant coach for the Sharks in recent years, Warsofsky has been responsible for overseeing the defense and penalty kill units, contributing to the team’s development. His coaching experience includes successful stints with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL, where he led the team to the Calder Cup championship in 2022. With his proven track record and dedication to coaching, Warsofsky is poised to lead the Sharks to a new era of success. Expressing gratitude and excitement, Warsofsky stated that he is eager to work towards creating a team that the fans can be proud of. He will be formally introduced at a news conference as the 11th head coach in Sharks franchise history.
