The NHL’s free agency negotiating window began yesterday, and a pair of Sharks legends set to become unrestricted free agents were reportedly quite popular. Forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton attracted interest around the league, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta.
Several calls have come into Marleau's camp today. He's certainly a popular guy leading up to July 1.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 25, 2017
Lots of calls coming into Joe Thornton's camp, too. He wants a 3-year deal; will review each option/scenario accordingly.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 25, 2017
Joe Thornton has received interest from all sorts of teams, from Cup contenders to some of the standing's bottom feeders.