It was inevitable.
Patrick Sharp's NHL career was likely coming to a close at the end of the season and nobody wanted to admit it, especially not himself.
But when No. 10 hit the ice for pregame warmups in the final home game sporting an "A" on his red sweater like old times, it was evident.
And when the United Center video board showed his entrance out of the tunnel and stayed panned on him as he skated a few laps before the starters were introduced, which, oh by the way, he was a part of and announced last, it became even more apparent.