Sharks Practice Update: Warsofsky Apologizes New Line Strategies and Mukhamadullin’s Injury Status
In the latest updates from the San Jose Sharks practice, head coach Ryan Warsofsky opened with an unexpected apology. Following a tough 3-0 defeat against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Warsofsky expressed his frustrations in a moment of jest, stating he would “give up one of my children for a fucking win.” Despite not being serious, the comment gained significant attention, even going viral beyond hockey communities.
Warsofsky later emphasized his love for his family and clarified that his earlier remark was made out of passion. The 0-3-2 Sharks managed to maintain a positive attitude during practice, essential for breaking their winless streak. They are set to face the New York Islanders on Tuesday, with optimism in the air.
Sharks Practice Updates
During the recent practice session, the Sharks tested some new line combinations, aiming to find a winning strategy. Although full availability for Warsofsky was limited, he did provide insights into the potential line-up:
- Toffoli-Celebrini-Smith
- Eklund-Wennberg-Skinner
- Graf-Misa-Gaudette
- Goodrow-Dellandrea-Reaves
The defense pairings and power play groups were also noteworthy:
- Defense: Orlov-Ferraro, Leddy-Iorio, Dickinson-Desharnais, Cagnoni-Liljegren
- Power Play: Orlov-Smith-Celebrini-Toffoli-Eklund and Dickinson-Misa-Wennberg-Skinner-Gaudette
Injury Updates
On the injury front, there were several key updates. Timothy Liljegren participated fully in practice despite being on IR, and he’s eligible to return for the game against the New York Rangers on October 23. However, John Klingberg faced difficulties during practice, falling short of completing the session due to a lower-body injury.
Furthermore, Warsofsky reported on Shakir Mukhamadullin’s status. He suffered an upper-body injury from a hit in practice, with no connection to a previous shoulder surgery. Mukhamadullin is currently on IR and will not join the team on their upcoming road trip. All injuries are being considered day-to-day as the Sharks navigate this challenging stretch.
The Sharks’ next challenge against the Islanders is anticipated as they seek to secure their first win of the season.
