Paul Gackle of the San Jose Mercury News: It’s unlikely the Sharks will be able to find an offensive replacement for Patrick Marleau on the trade market. For cap reasons, the Sharks weren’t able to keep both Joe Thornton and Marleau last offseason.
Acquiring high-end/franchise type players isn’t easy.
“They’re hard to replace, too. We had one leave, Patty Marleau. Those guys that play at that level, it’s a short list,” head coach Pete DeBoer said. “And even more importantly, centermen. They’re like goaltenders or top-two defensemen, it’s hard to find, but you have to have them.