Ryan Warsofsky, who has been an assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks for the past two seasons, has been named as the team’s new head coach. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Grier on Thursday, noting Warsofsky’s success at various coaching levels.
The Sharks have struggled in recent years with a record of 41-98-25 under the leadership of David Quinn. This past season, the team had the worst record in the NHL with only 47 points. However, things are looking up for the team after securing the top pick in the draft lottery and is expected to select Macklin Celebrini later this month.
Warsofsky is excited about his new role and expressed his gratitude for this opportunity to lead the Sharks. He is looking forward to coaching a team that fans can be proud of. Warsofsky is 36 years old and has served as an assistant for the Sharks, focusing on defense and penalty kill. Under his leadership, the Sharks penalty kill ranked 18th in the league at 78.8%.
Prior to joining the Sharks, Warsofsky was head coach of Chicago Wolves in AHL where he led them to a Calder Cup victory in 2022. He also served as head coach in AHL and ECHL before becoming an assistant for San Jose Sharks. With his coaching experience and success, Warsofsky is poised to lead San Jose Sharks in a new direction.
The San Jose Sharks will officially introduce Warsofsky as their 11th head coach at a news conference on Monday.
Overall, Ryan Warsofsky’s appointment as head coach presents an exciting opportunity for San Jose Sharks fans and players alike. The team has struggled recently but with Warsofsky’s successful track record and experience at different levels, he could help turn things around and lead them back to their former glory on ice.
