The Sharks are in uncharted territory. They\u2019re looking to be competitive for the first time in several years.<\/p>\n
The Stanley Cup playoffs are the expectation for everyone in the building, and coach Ryan Warsofsky<\/a> is in charge of keeping the group on track.<\/p>\n Warsofsky caught up with NBC Sports California’s Natalie Noury at Sharks Media Day to discuss his evolution over the years.<\/p>\n “As people have seen, I’m an emotional coach,” Warsofsky told Noury. “I wear my heart on my sleeve. I get frustrated at times, and sometimes it gets the best of me. I learned from those experiences in my first year. People are watching everything you do, and I have to remember that more than others. I also can’t try to be someone I’m not.”<\/p>\n The Sharks finished 39-35 last season, only four points shy of a playoff appearance. Warsfsky looks to flip the script this season.<\/p>\n “There are certainly things that we need to do better than we did last year,” Warsofsky admitted. “We’re going to stick to our process and be where our feet are.”<\/p>\n Continuity plays to the Sharks’ advantage this year. Many core members of the team will be returning, which should have everyone excited about the future.<\/p>\n “I feel more comfortable than ever heading into my third year,” Warsofsky stated. “These guys know my expectations and how I operate. This is an exciting time for the organization. The pressure is rising, but that’s a privilege in my opinion.”<\/p>\n The veterans on this squad have made transitioning easy for the young guys. Warsofsky admits that their presence has also helped him as a coach.<\/p>\n “Barclay Goodrow<\/a> and Tyler Toffoli<\/a> … I’ve leaned on those guys a lot,” Warsofsky concluded. “It’s also been nice to work with the youth. We’re all growing together in a sense. There’s a great blend of youth and veteran guys that can help each other.”<\/p>\n It will take everyone on the Sharks’ roster to make it back to the postseason. Expectations are high, but this group has a leader who’s ready to weather the storm.<\/p>\n