Barclay Goodrow's value to the Sharks was apparent during a recent loss to the Seattle Kraken, highlighting the leadership he provides the young team. While his scoring ability may have diminished, head coach Ryan Warsofsky noted that Goodrow's impact goes beyond goals. He exemplifies a strong work ethic, being the most-used penalty killer, and serves as a physical presence and role model, emphasizing a mindset that encompasses more than just scoring. Warsofsky praised Goodrow's dedication to team play, defensive reliability, and physicality as crucial attributes for the Sharks' development.
Goodrow isn't the player that he used to be. But he's still a valuable player that the young Sharks can learn a lot from.
What you can learn from Goody is he wants to impact the game [by] not just scoring goals. Our young players, they think the way to impact the game is scoring goals.
Warsofsky then rattled off ways that the two-time Stanley Cup winner still impacts the game: On the penalty kill (he's the Sharks most-used PK'ing forward), the simplicity of his game as a model for the rest of the team to follow.
His willingness to fight (he's the team leader in fights) and stand up for his teammates, being conscientious defensively, having a good stick, and being physical.
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