Latest Mike Grier News

New Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky looks to bring 'light' to a struggling franchise

Jun. 17, 2024 19:15 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Warsofsky had a front-row seat to some of the worst hockey played by the San Jose Sharks since their expansion days as an assistant under David Quinn the past two seasons. Now the 36-year-old who was hired last week as the youngest coach in the NHL will...

Sharks hire Ryan Warsofsky as new head coach

Jun. 13, 2024 15:34 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team's new head coach after two years as an assistant under the recently fired David Quinn. General manager Mike Grier announced Thursday that Warsofsky will become the 11th head coach in...

NHL's top draft prospect Macklin Celebrini in no rush to turn pro, with Sharks likely landing spot

Jun. 07, 2024 19:42 PM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini has a pretty good idea his NHL future rests with the San Jose Sharks, who hold the first pick in the draft. For now, the 17-year-old center — he turns 18 on Thursday — coming off a celebrated freshman season at Boston University isn’t in...

The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Macklin Celebrini No. 1

May. 07, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

Mike Grier was so elated over winning the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks general manager dispensed with tradition by coming out and stating exactly who he expects to select with the No. 1 pick: Boston University center Macklin Celebrini. Where past GMs in...

Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons

Apr. 24, 2024 16:37 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks fired coach David Quinn on Wednesday following two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project. General manager Mike Grier called it a hard decision to fire Quinn after he experienced two seasons under “difficult...

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

Mar. 20, 2024 21:17 PM EDT

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate. Sharks general manager Mike Grier informed reporters at the league’s GM meetings...