Sharks assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky is getting a big promotion. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, he’s filling their head coaching vacancy after being passed over for the title two years ago. San Jose promptly made the hiring official via a press release. “We’re very excited to announce Ryan as the 11th head coach of the San Jose Sharks,” said general manager Mike … [Read more...] about Sharks Hire Ryan Warsofsky As Head Coach
Sharks Still Listening To Offers For Mario Ferraro
While not a first-pairing defenseman on nearly any other team in the league, Mario Ferraro was the Sharks’ number-one man on the blue line this season by default after Erik Karlsson’s departure. The 25-year-old was drawing trade interest during the season, but he wore teal for the remainder of the campaign and remains in San Jose – for now. He’s not explicitly on the trade … [Read more...] about Sharks Still Listening To Offers For Mario Ferraro
Sharks Place Nathan Todd On Unconditional Waivers
Beat writer for the San Jose Sharks, Curtis Pashelka is reporting that the organization has placed forward Nathan Todd on unconditional waivers for contract termination. Although the move does not carry significant weight at the NHL level, it will impact the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. As an undrafted free agent, Todd spent much of his first four professional … [Read more...] about Sharks Place Nathan Todd On Unconditional Waivers
Marco Sturm “Deep In the Process” Of Becoming Sharks Head Coach
According to a report from Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now a few days ago, the San Jose Sharks were believed to be closing in on Ryan Warsofsky as their next head coach. However, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports that Marco Sturm is also thought to be deep in the interview process, which has been delaying the eventual announcement of the new bench boss. At the very least, … [Read more...] about Marco Sturm “Deep In the Process” Of Becoming Sharks Head Coach
Sharks Looking To Add Top-Four Defenseman In Free Agency
The Sharks will look to pick up an experienced top-four blue liner when the free agent market opens July 1, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. San Jose, coming off a last-place 19 wins and 47 points, allowed the most goals in the league last season, conceding nearly four per game on average. That was despite largely solid performances in the net from Mackenzie … [Read more...] about Sharks Looking To Add Top-Four Defenseman In Free Agency