The San Jose Sharks have officially introduced 36 year-old Ryan Warsofsky as their new head coach, making him the NHL's youngest head coach. Warsofsky, who was emotional during his introductory press conference, thanked various individuals including David Quinn for bringing him into the organization two years ago, and Rob Concannon and Spencer Carbery for their support. Sharks president Jonathan Becher highlighted Warsofsky's planning, preparation, and communication skills as key factors in his selection. Warsofsky expressed his gratitude to his family, particularly his children Kyle and Lucy, and emphasized his drive to win. He also mentioned that he and general manager Mike Grier are in the process of finalizing the coaching staff, with three assistant coaches likely to be appointed. Goalie coach Thomas Speer has been identified as a priority for retention. Grier clarified that reports of Marco Sturm being a finalist for the head coach position were inaccurate and stated that Logan Couture will not be traded. Warsofsky's journey from Division III hockey to the NHL has been remarkable.
The @SanJoseSharks introduced Ryan Warsofsky as their next head coach on Monday. His journey has been nothing short of remarkable as he now becomes the NHL's youngest head coach. #TheFutureIsTeal | #SJSharks https://t.co/JvJa9zQFEX
The #SJSharks officially hired Ryan Warsofsky, but the rest of the staff hasn't been finalized. Grier and Warsofsky are planning to start that process this week. Goalie coach Thomas Speer was deemed a priority. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/ZbsEQ57e2y
An emotional Ryan Warsofsky went through a list of people important to him in his journey to the #SJSharks head coach position. Here's a piece on his meteoric rise from beginnings in Division III hockey. https://t.co/eQqc791hCM
Warsofskysaid he'll soon begin to speak to the Sharks' present assistant coaches about the future. He does want Thomas Speer back, for sure, given the success he had with Mackenzie Blackkwood. #SJSharks
Ryan Warsofsky with his young family https://t.co/OGRLgi9KXw
Grier says he is not looking to trade Logan Couture. "That is absolutely false. He's exactly the type of person you want around our young players." #SJSharks
Grier squashes rumors, says he’s not looking to trade Couture
Grier said he's not looking to trade Logan Couture.
Grier still not holding back that he will pick Macklin Celebrini first overall. #SJSharks
Warsofsky won’t say who his assistant coaches will be, but that there will be three of them, like under Quinn
Grier says Warsofsky and Sturm weren’t the finalists for the job
Warsofsky and Grier joke that hiding the systems is like Bill Belichick. #SJSharks
"I have a vision of [what the structure] should look like." #SJSharks Warsofsky "It will be different."
Warsofsky on being able to connect with the young team and being a young coach: "It's my job to understand that and to figure out these players, not just as players but as human beings first. I'll get to know them as human beings. Then I'll get going as a player. But…
Grier says he did speak with Marco Sturm, but says reports that he was a finalist are not accurate. #SJSharks
Grier says it isn't accurate that the job went down to Marco Sturm and Warsofsky. Grier did admit that he spoke to Sturm. #SJSharks
Warsofsky said he is just starting the process of rounding out his staff. Nothing specific yet regarding Wiseman, Speer, Gordon, Gialdini, etc.
Warsofsky says that he and Grier are going through the process of finalizing the rest of his staff. Says they are likely going to go with three assistants. #SJSharks
Grier won't get into numbers of how many people the #SJSharks spoke too.
Wow. Is this awesome or what. At the introductory press conference of Ryan Warsofsky as the 36 year-old head coach of the San Jose Sharks, the tears come. The emotions overwhelm when he speaks to @RobConcannon and the time he spent with Spencer Carbery and the @SCStingrays https://t.co/oZDjEMFJr8
Warsofsky thanks his family, saying his "why" are his children, Kyle and Lucy. #SJSharks
"I love to win. It's what drives me." #SJSharks new head coach Warsofsky on why he wants to coach. "My real why is my kids."
Ryan Warsofsky thanks David Quinn for bringing him to San Jose. "Great man, great coach." #SJSharks
Ryan Warsofsky gets emotional when talking about Rob Concannon. https://t.co/YHCQCGu9Xv
Warsofsky thanks David Quinn for bringing him into the #SJSharks organization 2 years ago. "I will forever be grateful for a chance in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks."
Warsofsky tearing up, getting emotional in his introductory remarks, thanking the people who got him here. Includes David Quinn
Warsofsky is emotionally thanking people, specifically Rob Concannon. #SJSharks
#SJSharks president Jonathan Becher says Ryan Warsofsky "really separated himself from the pack" with his planning, preparation, and his attention to detail, and frankly, Ryan's communication style. He has an authentic way of dealing with everybody."
"You are authentically a Shark." Becher on Warsofsky. #SJSharks
Becher says the head coaching position of the #SJSharks was a popular job
Ryan Warsofsky press conference to start in about half an hour #SJSharks https://t.co/tSg1lOEp6G
Henry Thrun on Ryan Warsofsky's communication & development style: 🦈What's going to be different with Warsofsky as #SJSharks head coach? 🦈How Thrun got better under him? 🦈Who would @halfwall_hockey trade picks No. 14, 33, 42 for? Watch/subscribe here: https://t.co/f6trvPGbPb