Sharks Legend Patrick Marleau Returns to Organization in Developmental Role
- Patrick Marleau is returning to the San Jose Sharks in a developmental role.
- He will be a player development coach and hockey operations advisor.
- Marleau will work with Sharks' prospects playing for the team's San Jose-based American Hockey League affiliate.
- Marleau's 1,767 career games broke Gordie Howe's NHL record, and he ranks 23rd on the league's career list with 566 goals and tied for seventh with 109-game-winners.
- Marleau officially retired in May 2022 and became the first Sharks player to have his number permanently retired in February.