It seems like the San Jose Sharks may be close to selecting their next head coach. According to three league sources, Ryan Warsofsky is still considered the frontrunner for the job. One source even described Warsofsky as the top candidate at this point. Another potential contender is Marco Sturm, who is also in consideration for the position. Other reported candidates include Jeff Blashill, Jeff Halpern, and Jeremy Colliton.
If Warsofsky ends up being chosen as head coach, it would be a bit of a full circle moment for him. He previously interviewed for the job in the summer of 2022 before David Quinn was hired. As an assistant coach under Quinn, Warsofsky was responsible for running the Sharks’ defense and penalty kill units. He played a role in helping Erik Karlsson have a standout season, where he recorded 101 points and was a Norris Trophy finalist. Additionally, San Jose’s penalty kill unit finished eighth in the NHL under Warsofsky’s guidance.
Overall, it seems like Warsofsky is in a strong position to land the head coaching job with the Sharks. Keep an eye out for updates on this developing story.