Despite being unlikely playoff contenders this season, the San Jose Sharks have several individual motivations as they approach the final 25 games of the NHL season. Coach Ryan Warsofsky noted that players have personal objectives such as contract renewals and awards, influencing their performance. He emphasized the importance of teamwork to achieve these goals while also aiming to disrupt playoff aspirations of rival teams. Warsofsky believes the Sharks can become a spoiler in upcoming games, capable of upsetting teams pushing for playoff positions.
It's a team sport and I understand that, but we have guys that are playing for things. You might be a free agent or a guy that we want back.
I think that's important, that's really important for the individual to have individual goals. Now, to get to those goals, we got to play as a team.
Despite having an NHL-low 37 points on the season, Warsofsky still sees an opportunity for the scrappy Sharks to play spoiler for other teams.
As we get going and the playoff push comes from more teams, you'll see some teams that are two, three, or four points out that we can upset.
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