Zack Ostapchuk debuted with the San Jose Sharks following a trade at the NHL deadline, in a physical game against the Washington Capitals. Despite the Sharks' loss, Ostapchuk's fight with Tom Wilson highlighted his willingness to bring energy to the team. Standing at 6'4" and 212 lbs, Ostapchuk's skills and leadership were showcased during his time with the Vancouver Giants and Team Canada. He expressed enthusiasm about his new environment in San Jose, appreciating the team's youthful vibe and the warmer climate compared to Ottawa.
"I like to mix it up a little bit. I think it brings some energy to the team. I think at that point of the game, it's just something I was trying to do is maybe provide a little spark being down three, nothing. Tom Wilson's pretty tough. Probably not the guy I would have loved to fight. But that's who I got."
"I love it. I mean, it's a nice change coming from Ottawa. The weather's a little warmer, and the group has been great. I mean, it's kind of a younger team here, so I got a lot of guys to talk to, and they've been really good at bringing me in."
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