Feb 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Jose Sharks center
Joe Pavelski(8) celebrates win against the Philadelphia Flyers with center
Logan Couture(39) at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers defeated the Sharks, 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
With bothJoe ThorntonandPatrick Marleauentering their age-36 campaigns during the 2015-2016 NHL season, it may be time for the next “era” ofSan Jose Sharks hockeyto begin withJoe Pavelski, 31, andLogan Couture, 26, leading the herd of young talent.
When the Sharks begin the new season on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings, there’s a good possibility that there will be seven players for the Sharks playing that night that are 25 years old or younger. These players include Joonas Donskoi,Tomas Hertl, Matt Nieto,Chris Tierney,Brenden Dillon,Mirco Mueller, and new goaltenderMartin Jones.
While the Sharks will remain competitive this season, it will also be a huge step toward the future with so many up-and-coming players figuring to log some serious ice time.
Next: Joonas Donskoi
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