San Jose Sharks' coach Ryan Warsofsky has expressed his frustration about ongoing discussions regarding the team's willingness to protect younger players after losses. Following a 5-1 defeat by the Washington Capitals, he highlighted the team's ongoing commitment to react when their young players face undue aggression. Warsofsky referenced past incidents as pivotal moments that shaped the team's response culture, underscoring the importance of player safety and camaraderie within the squad. His comments reveal a expanding mentality of protecting teammates, focusing on the team's development and resilience.
Warsofsky isn't wrong, for the most part, but this was a big story in December, when Kevin Stenlund boarded Macklin Celebrini in Utah, to a debatable response.
We've responded all year. I don't know why it's such a big story. When young players get hit or anyone takes liberty with young players, we're going to respond.
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