SAN JOSE — They watched two years ago as one career Shark, Patrick Marleau, received a more lucrative contract offer in free agency and left the organization for an opportunity to join what he felt was another Stanley Cup contending team.
Now Sharks fans are preparing to see it happen once again with another beloved member of the franchise — captain Joe Pavelski.
Numerous reports, including one from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, suggest Pavelski will sign a multi-year contract with the Dallas Stars on Monday, the first day unrestricted free agents can officially join other teams, ending a 13-year era in Pacific Teal for the Plover, Wis.