Jason Demers hasn’t played for the Sharks in several years, but he apparently stayed in touch with former teammate Patrick Marleau after getting traded from San Jose to Dallas early in the 2014-15 season.
Like many, Demers expected Marleau to remain with the Sharks for his career. Instead, the organization’s all-time leading scorer signed a three-year, $18.75 million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 2 as an unrestricted free agent.
That officially ended Marleau’s 19-year run in teal.
"That was crazy," Demers, now with the Florida Panthers, told NHL.com. "For him to make that decision, I know him well personally and I know that was probably the biggest decision of his career.