Sharks sign Ryan Warsofsky to contract extension on training camp's first day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The San Jose Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contract extension on September 17, 2026, coinciding with the first day of training camp. Warsofsky, 37, has led the rebuilding team to the brink of the playoffs with a 59-85-20 record over two seasons. The Sharks improved significantly last season, finishing just four points shy of a playoff spot and now seek to end a seven-season playoff drought. General manager Mike Grier emphasized the importance of providing Warsofsky peace of mind as the season begins. Players, including Tyler Toffoli, praised Warsofsky's teaching and motivation skills, which contribute to the team's development.
- •Warsofsky's extension announced at the start of training camp
- •Sharks nearly made playoffs last season, a four-point deficit
- •Warsofsky expressed gratitude to team leadership for his coaching opportunity
- •Team looks to improve after a significant point jump last year
- •Players acknowledge Warsofsky's motivational and coaching abilities
- 10:28 PMESPN NHL — Sharks sign coach Warsofsky, 37, to extension ahead of 3rd season
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — The Sharks sign coach Ryan Warsofsky to a contract extension
"The San Jose Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky on Thursday to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp before his third season at the helm. The 37-year-old Warsofsky had a 59-85-20 record in his first two seasons with San Jose as he has helped the rebuilding team get to the brink of the playoffs. Warsofsky thanked owner Hasso Plattner, general manager Mike Grier and team president Jonathan Becher for giving him his first shot at being a head coach in the NHL and believes the team is ready to end a seven-season playoff drought.
"The Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp Thursday after he helped the rebuilding team get to the brink of the playoffs over his first two seasons.
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External links- ESPN NHLSep 17, 2026, 10:28 PMSharks sign coach Warsofsky, 37, to extension ahead of 3rd season
The Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp Thursday after he helped the rebuilding team get to the brink of the playoffs over his first two seasons.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:12 PMThe Sharks sign coach Ryan Warsofsky to a contract extension
The San Jose Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky on Thursday to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp before his third season at the helm. The 37-year-old Warsofsky had a 59-85-20 record in his first two seasons with San Jose as he has helped the rebuilding team get to the brink of the playoffs. Warsofsky thanked owner Hasso Plattner, general manager Mike Grier and team president Jonathan Becher for giving him his first shot at being a head coach in the NHL and believes the team is ready to end a seven-season playoff drought.
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