Sharks Locker Room: “Game’s Slowing Down” for Stenberg, Who’s Winning Blueline Competition?

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 10-0 in a preseason game on Thursday night. Forward Ivar Stenberg, the second overall pick in the 2026 draft, scored a hat trick during the rout. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky commended Stenberg's play, noting that the game appears to be slowing down for the rookie forward as he adapts quickly to the system.

Warsofsky also addressed the competition for the final spot on the Sharks' blueline, which centers on defensemen Nolan Allan and Eric Pohlkamp. The head coach praised Allan for his composed and consistent performance during the victory. San Jose continues its preseason preparations ahead of a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.