Luca Cagnoni made an impactful NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks after their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, marking a significant milestone as he became the first defenseman from the 2023 NHL Draft to enter the league. Cagnoni expressed his nostalgia and gratitude towards his family during a postgame interview, emphasizing the surreal nature of the experience, especially given his initial challenges in the WHL. Cagnoni led Sharks in ice time and head coach Ryan Warsofsky noted his progress and contributions, particularly in puck movement as the game advanced.
Cagnoni told reporters he did not know he was the first defenseman from the 2023 NHL Draft to play in the NHL. 'I mean, I've been saying it all week since the call-up, it's pretty surreal.'
Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky remarked on Cagnoni's performance, stating, 'The game started slowing down for him in the second and third period. Luca helps from a puck-moving standpoint.'
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