The End of an Era -- Mr. Shark Leaves Team Teal
Patrick Denis Marleau was born on September 15, 1979 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. After showcasing his immense talent as a member of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds, Marleau was selected by the San Jose Sharks as the second overall pick in the 1997 NHL Draft. From the moment he first donned a teal sweater, it became evident that Marleau was bound to leave both a prominent and lasting legacy in San Jose. Over the course of nineteen hard-fought seasons as a Shark, he amassed a plethora of impressive records, posting notable performances seemingly every night he took to the ice. Upon the conclusion of the 2016-2017 NHL Regular Season, Patrick Marleau was viewed as someone who had unmistakably revolutionized the Sharks' organization. Tallying 508 goals and 574 assists in 1,493 games with the Sharks, Marleau's time under contract with San Jose officially spanned more than two decades. On July 2, 2017, Patrick Marleau shocked the hockey world by signing a three-year, $18.