SAN JOSE – Sharks owner Hasso Plattner makes public appearances in representation of the club about as often as Willy Wonka emerges from his chocolate factory.
Perhaps it was appropriate, then, that Plattner – like Wonka after he opened his front door – strolled down a red…er, make that teal carpet at SAP Center on Tuesday night, in attendance for the Sharks’ 25th anniversary celebration.
He stopped and chatted with the attending media for a few minutes, touching on a number of topics regarding his club that has endured a streaky, up-and-down first half and is attempting to get back to the playoffs after a 10-year run ended in somewhat disastrous fashion last season.