If anyone knows what it's like to wear the "C" for the Sharks, and the pressure that can come with the letter, it's Patrick Marleau.
Marleau was the Sharks' captain for parts of five seasons, before getting stripped of the captaincy following San Jose's first-round playoff loss to the rival Anaheim Ducks in 2009. He has played under four more since losing the letter, five others wore the "C" in teal before Marleau became the permanent captain in the 2003-04 season.
Even though Logan Couture's first season as captain coincided with the Sharks' worst since the one prior to Marleau holding the captaincy, Marleau told The Athletic's Kevin Kurz last week he believes Couture is the right man for the job.