And even though he skated in many more games than these superstars, there is only one better than him in this category – Alexander Ovechkin himself. The 40-year-old forward was drafted way back in 1997, second overall by the San Jose Sharks, right after another star, Joe Thornton. The Sharks organization played its inaugural season in 1991-92. Following a couple of playoff appearances, they finally managed to put together a competitive roster in the 2003-04 season. Please login to leave a reply. The advantage he’s got is kind of like (former Penguins forward) Matt Cullen: He can still really skate, and as you get older, that’s important for you. Marleau does not have trade protection in his deal. Seth Rorabaugh is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Pittsburgh Hockey Now was the first to […] In this case, we may fix spelling and punctuation. If he was a true 3rd line player he would have got more than $700k. “He brings leadership, but he’s still a good player,” general manager Jim Rutherford said. You can contact Seth by email at srorabaugh@triblive.com or via Twitter . San Jose GM Doug Wilson explained why they are bringing the 41-year-old back: Patrick is one of the most iconic players in San Jose Sharks history, as well as being one of the most respected veterans in the National Hockey League. After spending 19 consecutive seasons with the Sharks organization, Marleau holds the top spot on the club’s all-time list in games played, goals, points, power-play goals, shorthanded goals, and game-winning goals. Let's take a look at his best playoff runs. While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderating decisions are subjective. We make an effort to protect discussions from repeated comments either by the same reader or different readers. Selected No. The team built up around Crosby and Evgeni Malkin experienced a miraculous finish of the regular season and unexpectedly stormed through the playoffs, beating all the favorites, including the Sharks. We do not edit comments. Don't include URLs to Web sites. The Sharks, stacked with names like Thornton, Dany Heatley, Dan Boyle, and Joe Pavelski, beat the Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings in six and five games, respectively. We welcome strong opinions and criticism of our work, but we don't want comments to become bogged down with discussions of our policies and we will moderate accordingly. Reproduction or reuse prohibited without written consent. The draft pick going to the Sharks is a third-rounder but can be upgraded to a second-rounder should the Penguins win the Stanley Cup this season. His desire to get that ultimate prize is going to be big for him as time is running out. The Canadian knows the playoff atmosphere better than anyone in the entire league. One of the most consistent offensive players in the NHL over his years, father time has finally started to catch up with him. You are solely responsible for your comments and by using TribLive.com you agree to our The team, led by two young forwards in Marleau and Jonathan Cheechoo, won 43 games that season, which secured them the No. To be accurate, he hit the ice 191 times in the postseason, but he never managed to achieve what Crosby did 3 times in 27 fewer games – win the Stanley Cup. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports that Marleau has signed for just $700K, while Curtis Pashelka of Bay Area News Group adds that Nieto will also earn just $700K. We follow the same standards for taste as the daily newspaper. “We’ve watched him a lot. Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images, Matt Nieto| Patrick Marleau| San Jose Sharks, Good let him retire a shark that’s the way it should be.. Great move on Wilson’s part even if he plays 10 mins a game…, Marleau is still a solid 3rd line wigger even tho he doesnât score as much this is a good signing especially for the younger guys that will be on the 4th line, No heâs not a 3rd wing, heâs an absolute liability with his lack of speed. Neither player will push the needle very far for the Sharks, but come with absolutely no risk at their league-minimum salaries. Nieto too should be comfortable in San Jose, having played parts of four seasons there to start his NHL career. His prolific goal-scoring ability even ranks him ahead of the likes of Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos and Patrick Kane in goals among active NHL players with 562. We appreciate it when readers and people quoted in articles or blog posts point out errors of fact or emphasis and will investigate all assertions. The Chicago Blackhawks swiftly sent the Sharks back home after playing only four games. And the team kept the momentum from the previous regular seasons to win their sixth Pacific Division banner. Because of the volume of reader comments, we cannot review individual moderation decisions with readers. The last obstacle they had to overcome on their way to the Holy Grail had been represented symbolically by the Penguins. We value thoughtful comments representing a range of views that make their point quickly and politely. Could he rejoin the Steelers? First Call: Jets release Le’Veon Bell. Marleau’s most unfortunate statistics, though, lie elsewhere. 18. In 17 games... Mark Madden: Le’Veon Bell has no one to blame but himself for career missteps, Duquesne, PPG Paints Arena chosen to serve as hosts of 2024 NCAA Tournament, Ben Roethlisberger on dealing with needy wide receivers: ‘I feel for other QBs sometimes’, Jets’ Adam Gase says it was ‘best that we part ways’ with Le’Veon Bell. The second half of the 2000s, in the post-lockout era, carried in the sign of success for the Sharks, at least in terms of the regular seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The evidence of Patrick Marleau's near miss is everywhere. Naturally, there are countless records to prove that statement. 2 pick in the 1997 NHL Draft, Marleau has scored 1,188 points (562 goals, 626 assists) in 1,723 regular-season games over 22 seasons with the Penguins… Though he’s not a top-six contributor, Nieto does have a little scoring punch to add some depth to the lineup and now has plenty of playoff experience. Marleau, a franchise icon, returned to the Sharks last offseason before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the deadline.. Browse our selection of Patrick Marleau Penguins tees for men, women, and kids in the sizes, styles, and colors you need at shop.nhl.com. We reserve the right to edit a comment that is quoted or excerpted in an article. We wish him the best of luck.”. He currently has a consecutive games played streak of 846 games, fifth-most in NHL history. And after returning to San Jose, Doug Wilson traded him away to the Penguins in exchange for a 2021 third-round draft pick to give the iconic player one last shot at the Stanley Cup.eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_12',669,'0','0'])); Will this postseason end differently for the veteran, or will it contain more disappointment? The Penguins acquired San Jose Sharks stalwart, Patrick Marleau for a conditional 2021 third-round pick. Instead, corrections will be made in a blog post or in an article. He should be good for us.”. Losing only three games through two rounds, the first Stanley Cup Final appearance in the franchise’s history was starting to look attainable. 2 overall by the Sharks in the 1997 NHL Draft staged at the Civic Arena, Marleau has spent the vast majority of his career with that franchise but never has won the Stanley Cup championship. In 1,715 career games, the left-handed Marleau, who also spent two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has 1,186 career points (561 goals, 625 assists), 50th-most in NHL history. One of the NHL’s oldest players at 40, Marleau has appeared in 58 games this season and has 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists). Selected by San Jose with the No. The San Jose Sharks have brought back a pair of familiar faces, signing Patrick Marleau and Matt Nieto to one-year contracts. 12. Log in Register, Pro Hockey Rumors is not affiliated with National Hockey League, NHL or NHL.com, PHR’s 2020 Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents, Kasimir Kaskisuo, Tyler Lewington Sign With Nashville Predators, Corey Crawford Signs With New Jersey Devils, Jake Allen Signs Extension With Montreal Canadiens, Joe Thornton Linked To Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals Re-Sign Shane Gersich. Every season, the Sharks and Marleau were sitting near the top of the league. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',657,'0','0']));However, the next opponent was, unfortunately, at the beginning of what some call a dynasty. Wonder what team they will scam a 3rd round pick out of for Marleau at the deadline. The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Patrick Marleau from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2021. Old home week.Vet guy for young guys.Nothing left to prove. We will make them as carefully and consistently as we can. Marleau is obviously a franchise icon and is now just 45 games behind Gordie Howe for the all-time lead in NHL games played. Among the current active NHLers, nobody has played more games than Patrick Marleau. most significant player in the franchise’s history, Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005, Prospects News & Rumors: Stützle, Ponomaryov & Wisdom, NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, Oilers, Lightning, More, Troy Stecher is a Great Signing for the Red Wings, Canadiens’ Marc Bergevin is Gambling on the Josh Anderson Contract, Blackhawks News & Rumors: Saad, Strome, Byram & More, Gudbranson Latest in a Long Line of Senators’ Hometown Heroes, Penguins: 3 Depth Forwards in Free Agency to Target. Patrick Marleau #12 C ; 6' 2", 215 lbs; Pittsburgh Penguins; Born Sep 15, 1979 in Aneroid, Saskatchewan; In the first round, they matched up against their biggest rivals, another California-based organization. Shop for Patrick Marleau Pittsburgh Penguins t-shirts, shirts, tank tops, and more at the official online store of the National Hockey League.
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