Archives for February 2020

SAN JOSE — Patrick Marleau made no bones about it: After he finishes this year with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he would like to play another season and return to the Sharks — for a third time — in the fall. “Yeah, I think the door’s open maybe to come back,” Marleau said Saturday before the Sharks hosted the Penguins. “I definitely would like to play another season, so that would … [Read more...] about Patrick Marleau: ‘The door’s open’ for (another) return to the Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten a boost on defense. The team announced they have swapped roster players. The Oilers have activated defenseman Kris Russell from long-term injured reserve, while placing forward Joakim Nygard on IR as well. Russell’s return is well-timed after the team lost Mike Green for an extended period. The 32-year-old Russell has been out since Jan. 29 with … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Russell, Nygard, Lehner, Meier, Backes

Just a handful of months ago, veteran winger Patrick Marleau made it clear he only wanted to play for the San Jose Sharks after he was bought out of his previous contract. He did eventually sign with them, but with Marleau’s approval, the Sharks traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the trade deadline in hopes he might be able to chase a Stanley Cup. However, with just 51 … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Marleau, Stamkos, Timashov, Merzlikins