Any Sharks fan over the age of 25 needs no introduction to Owen Nolan. If you don’t remember him as a Shark, you’ve probably seen a certain video clip of him. No? Let that be your introduction:
When new Sharks General Manager Dean Lombardi traded for Owen Nolan in 1996, he summed up Nolan’s game aptly:
"We don't score many goals, we don't pressure the offensive zone, we "don't drive the net -- that's Owen Nolan. Nolan was the first pick in the draft, and he's justified that selection. How many guys can you find who get 40 goals and over 100 penalty minutes?