SAN JOSE — The Sharks might find a way to replace Patrick Marleau’s offensive production with an internal group effort. The chances of finding a one-to-one replacement for Mr. Shark on the trade market are slim, and that’s probably a generous assessment.
As Marleau and Joe Thornton headed toward unrestricted free agency last summer, a common narrative being spun around town was that it was time for the Sharks to move on. Things were getting stale.