SAN JOSE SHARKS
LAST SEASON: 46-29-7, 99 points. Third place Pacific Division. Lost to Edmonton in first round.
COACH: Peter DeBoer (third season, 10th NHL season).
ADDED: None.
LOST: F Patrick Marleau, D David Schlemko, F Micheal Haley.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Joe Thornton. The Sharks brought back the 38-year-old Thornton on an $8 million deal with hopes that he will boost his production from a year ago. Thornton had seven goals and 43 assists last season for his fewest points in an 82-game season since 1998-99.