Jeremy Roenick foresees Joe Thornton returning to the Sharks and Patrick Marleau heading elsewhere.
With both Sharks stars entering free agency, the NBC hockey analyst explained his take on whether either will be back in San Jose during a conference call Tuesday to promote the American Century Championship.
“I cannot see Joe Thornton, at this point, retiring the way that they finished this year,” Roenick said. “Losing early, having the team that they’ve had, the pride that he has in the Sharks and in himself…. Being injured the way that he was, it would be very surprising to me if he decided to part ways with the Sharks, knowing that he’s really made a home there in San Jose.