Day two of San Jose Sharks training camp has come to a close, and defenseman Luca Cagnoni has “stacked” two strong days in a row.

The 21-year-old has had two cameos for the Sharks, but looks primed to break into the NHL full time this season. Through two days of camp, Cagnoni has been paired with Dmitry Orlov. Fellow young defensemen Eric Pohlkamp and Nolan Allan are paired together. Pohlkamp and Allan are considered bubble players behind Cagnoni right now.

Freshly extended San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has been impressed with Cagnoni’s play so far. While Cagnoni is known for his offensive skill, Warsofsky praised other parts of his game that don’t show up in the box score.

“Stacked two really good days. Another guy [who] looks a little bit bigger and stronger and a little bit quicker conditioning-wise,” Warsofsky said. “Cags has come a long way. His skill and ability to make plays and run a power play is obviously unique, but he’s come a long way in defending and understanding what’s coming at him throughout the game. Whether that’s off the rush, whether that’s in D zone coverage, whether that’s off a face-off and a box out, or you’re fronting. His details have come a long way in understanding what situation he’s in.”

First half of the scrimmage, Luca Cagnoni played the right side (his off side). In the second half, Orlov played on the right. Both are lefties, so they are trying out what works best. From what I’ve seen, having Orlov on the left and Cagnoni on the right works better. Cagnoni…

— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) September 18, 2026

Although the defenseman hasn’t spoken to reporters yet at camp, the eye test shows that he’s put in the work to make the jump. Warsofsky obviously won’t reveal the opening night roster, but he says Cagnoni will have an opportunity this season.

“Obviously, the NHL is a whole other beast. He did a lot of work this summer training and looks confident with the puck. So he’s gonna get a good opportunity,” Warsofsky said.

Warsofsky also talked about the veteran additions to the Sharks’ back end that will help the young d-man.

“We’ve added some veteran guys. I think Dmitry Orlov can really help him. Kesslering and Nurse and these guys that have been through it,” Warsofsky said. “But Cags has picked up these things. I know it’s been three years, but he’s picked it up. That’s pretty good for a defenseman.”

Cagnoni could also be the frontrunner for the San Jose Sharks’ top power-play unit. He’s shown in previous games that he can play with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and other top unit guys with ease. His placement in the Teal Group and Sam Dickinson’s in the Black Group could indicate which unit he could start with.

On Friday, Dickinson SHD spotted Dickinson working the point of a power-play unit with many of last season’s PP2 players. That included Igor Chernyshov and Michael Misa. The other two players on the unit were Ivar Stenberg and Alexander Wennberg.

With Cagnoni in the same group as the Sharks’ proverbial top line and PP1 players, he will get first chance.

Finally, there is one more optical reason for Cagnoni to crack the opening night roster: his gear. Players in the AHL must wear AHL-branded equipment (except skates), unless given a special exemption. On day one of training camp, Cagnoni sported Bauer pants, gloves, and a stick.

Another sneaky sign Cagnoni is in a good spot to make the #SJSharks a gear change. He’s using Bauer. Pants, Gloves, and Stick are all Bauer. Other than skates, all AHL outward gear is CCM unless you get a special exemption.

— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) September 17, 2026

It is unclear when Cagnoni’s first preseason action will take place, but the Sharks visit the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday for their 1st preseason game.