A veteran coach has been rewarded with a long-term contract extension after leading a struggling team to its first playoff appearance in years. The move comes as the franchise continues its rebuilding efforts, with the coach credited for turning the team’s fortunes around in his first two seasons. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how this commitment shapes the team’s future trajectory. The extension was finalized during the first day of training camp.

The Sharks signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp Thursday after he helped the rebuilding team get to the brink of the playoffs over his first two seasons.