Dan Boyle, a San Jose fan favorite who played six of his 17 seasons with the Sharks, formally announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday.
“I’ve been fortunate and blessed to have had the opportunity to do what I most love to do,” said Boyle in a statement released by the Sharks. “All I wanted to do as a young boy was have the opportunity to play ONE game in the NHL. Over a thousand games later, this whole experience seems surreal. I want to thank all four organizations for the opportunity, my teammates and the FANS for this amazing run that I will cherish forever.