For the San Jose Sharks, they begin their 32nd season with many new faces, and the hope is to improve on last season when they finished with the fourth-worst record in the NHL.

Gone are their leading scorers from last season: defenseman (and current Norris Trophy winner) Erik Karlsson and left win...

When the Sharks retired Patrick Marleau’s No. 12 jersey last week, it was a beautiful smorgasbord of nostalgia. It was also a stark reminder of how drafting a player like Marleau transformed an inconsistent, floundering franchise into a perennial playoff team. Under Marleau’s leadership, the Sharks...

SAN JOSE — Patrick Marleau’s career became full circle this past Saturday evening at SAP Center.

The San Jose Sharks made history when they retired Marleau’s number 12 and raised it to the rafters of the Shark Tank before their game with one of the Original Six, Chicago Blackhawks.

Marleau becam...

Right Winger Kevin Labanc after the Sharks 7-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on November 17, 2022.

Goaltender James Reimer after the Sharks 7-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on November 17, 2022.

Head coach David Quinn after the Sharks 7-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on November 17, 2022.

Forward Nico Sturm after the Sharks 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on November 3, 2022.

Defenseman Matt Benning after the Sharks 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on November 3, 2022.

Defenseman Erik Karlsson after the Sharks 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on November 3, 2022.

Head coach David Quinn after the Sharks 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on November 3, 2022.