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This week, defenseman Henry Thrun talks about new San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Worsofsky (56:00).
Worsofsky ran the defense last year and worked closely with all of the defenders, including Thrun, who shares his perspective on Worsofsky's coaching and development style and how he thinks next year will be different from last year.
But first, Shen and Keegan share their initial reactions to the hiring of Ryan Worsofsky and discuss industry rumors about his reputation and coaching style. (02:15)
Why is Warsofsky, currently the youngest coach in the NHL, a good fit for a rebuilding San Jose Sharks team? (08:50)
Will Brian Wiseman remain as power play coach next season? (12:00)
Who should we bring in as defensive coach? (15:05)
Why did the Sharks play Warsofsky last season despite their terrible defense and penalty kill? (19:20)
Why not Marco Sturm? (22:30)
Finally, we'll focus a bit on the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft, including adding a few more confirmed names to the Sharks' Combine interview list. (38:00)
Now it's time for our interview with Henry Thrun! (56:00)
It's a hot start. Ryan is a coach who was part of the staff that led the San Jose Sharks to just 47 points last year. What will be different next season? (56:30)
How do you think Henry has developed under Coach Warsofsky? (57:32)
What makes Warsofsky a great development coach? (1:00:45)
How does his coaching style compare to David Quinn's? (1:02:20)
Suran talks about how direct Ryan's communication is and how it helps him grow. (1:03:55)
Schenn asked Warsofsky about his competitive spirit, leading Ryan to recount a time when he beat former Sharks player Steven Lorentz during an AHL practice (1:08:21).
Finally, Henry shares his offseason plans and outlines his plans for a late-summer scrimmage with Will Smith and Collin Graf. (1:10:22)
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