A new season means new eras for the San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers.
For the Sharks, it's a matter of moving on from the player who has been the face of their franchise since the late '90s, while for the Flyers, it's hoping a 19-year-old will eventually become their cornerstone.
With Patrick Marleau gone, San Jose kicks off a season-opening five-game homestand against No. 2 overall draft pick Nolan Patrick and Philadelphia on Wednesday night at SAP Center in San Jose.
Last season, the Sharks finished with 99 points -- one more than they had in 2015-16 en route to a loss in its first Stanley Cup finals appearance.