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Amidst a challenging season marked by injuries and performance struggles, David Quinn has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the San Jose Sharks. Quinn, appointed in July 2022, led the Sharks to a disappointing record of 41-98-25 during his tenure. Despite acknowledging the difficulties faced by the team, the Sharks’ performance this season, with a Points % of .280, was the second-worst in the salary cap era. With a team facing construction issues and injuries, including the absence of captain Logan Couture for most of the season, Quinn’s departure comes as no surprise. The future of the coaching staff, including assistant coaches Ryan Warsofsky, Brian Wiseman, and Scott Gordon, as well as goaltending coach Thomas Speer, remains uncertain. General Manager Mike Grier, who was coy about Quinn’s future on Saturday, emphasized the need for evaluation and information gathering before determining the next steps for the Sharks organization.

After a year-long recovery from an ACL tear, Luke Kunin played 77 games this season, showcasing his grit and leadership qualities. Kunin, who notched 11 goals and 18 points, also led the Sharks in fights and hits. Despite modest offensive statistics, he played a significant role as a physical presence, penalty killer, and center. With a rebuilding Sharks team hoping to retain him, Kunin expressed his desire to be a part of the process and voiced his eagerness for a healthy summer to focus on training. He is also excited to represent Team USA at the World Championships and views it as an opportunity to compete for a championship and represent his country.

The San Jose Sharks finished the NHL season with the league’s worst record and now intend to make significant changes to become a more competitive team next season. One of the key areas of focus will be improving their defense and overall toughness to make them a harder team to play against.

Mikael Granlund, traded to the San Jose Sharks after a disappointing stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins, had a resurgence in his career. The 32-year-old led the Sharks in assists (48) and points (60) in 69 games, his fourth time reaching the 60-point mark. Granlund also provided invaluable mentorship and experience for the team’s young players.

San Jose Sharks broadcasters Randy Hahn and Bret Hedican will call Games 3 and 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. Hahn has called over 2,100 regular season games for the Sharks, while Hedican joined the broadcast team in 2014 after a 17-year NHL career. The series begins tonight on ESPN2 and moves to TBS for Games 2, 3, and 4.

The San Jose Sharks’ rebuild is entering its next phase as general manager Mike Grier evaluates the team’s staff and roster. With just 12 players remaining from the group that traveled to Europe for preseason games last year, Grier is expected to make more departures soon. The Sharks are coming off a dismal 19-54-9 season, and changes are expected within the coaching staff and roster. Logan Couture, Luke Kunin, and Filip Zadina may receive multi-year deals, while Kevin Labanc, Mike Hoffman, and Alexander Barabanov are not expected to return. Grier also hinted at potential upgrades to the defense corps and the possibility of drafting a goalie.