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How slumping Sharks respond vs. Wild, Stars will say a lot about Ryan Warsofsky

LOS ANGELES — Have the Sharks checked out on coach Ryan Warsofsky?Last Saturday, in a flat-footed 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, it looked like yes. On Monday, in a genuinely well-played 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, it looked…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:24 PM
How slumping Sharks respond vs. Wild, Stars will say a lot about Ryan Warsofsky
Key Things to Know
  • Sheng Peng argues upcoming games against Minnesota and Dallas will indicate Ryan Warsofsky's control over the Sharks.
  • San Jose has dropped five of their last six games, culminating in a 7-2 defeat against Los Angeles.
  • The Sharks held a players-only meeting following the blowout loss to the Kings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Sheng Peng questions whether the San Jose Sharks have tuned out head coach Ryan Warsofsky following a string of inconsistent and lopsided performances. The Sharks have dropped five of their last six games, including a 7-2 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Kings that prompted a players-only meeting.

Peng argues that upcoming back-to-back matchups against the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars will be critical for assessing Warsofsky's influence. Despite the turmoil, players Kiefer Sherwood and Macklin Celebrini defended the coaching staff, emphasizing that on-ice execution is the roster's responsibility.

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