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Zack Ostapchuk discusses growth and team culture in Sharks training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:22 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Zack Ostapchuk discusses growth and team culture in Sharks training camp

Summary

Zack Ostapchuk reflects on his development with the San Jose Sharks as training camp progresses. After starting last season with the Barracuda and being named an alternate captain, he emphasizes the importance of conditioning and teamwork. Ostapchuk acknowledges missing Ryan Reaves’ presence but believes the team has added toughness with new players. The Sharks’ deep forward group is fostering healthy competition in training. Ostapchuk shared his focus on improving faceoff wins and his conditioning through the offseason.

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By the Numbers

•Ostapchuk named alternate captain in Sharks' preseason debut
•Worked on conditioning and puck skills during the offseason
•Emphasizes importance of winning faceoffs for penalty killing
•Believes in team's added toughness with new players
•Deep forward group pushing players to compete at higher levels

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Zack Ostapchuk started last season with the San Jose Barracuda. After being traded to the San Jose Sharks from the […] The post Ostapchuk on Getting Better, What Reaves Taught Him About Fighting & Building Team Culture appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .
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