The San Jose Sharks have looked stilted at times, and there have been some questionable lineup choices on the ice through the first portion of the season. While it’s been better the last few games, the early play has led to early calls for Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky’s head, especially by fans frustrated by the inconsistent playing time for young star in the making Michael Misa and the continued play of veterans like Nick Leddy and John Klingberg over younger, learning players like Shakir Mukhamadullin, Sam Dickinson and to a lesser extent, Jack Thompson.
And while blaming Warsofsky might be the easiest path forward, it’s likely not the solution to fix the Sharks’ problems.