The San Jose Mercury News Sharks Hockey Blog

Sharks not handing out a third ‘A’ to replace that worn by departed Clowe — and those Eastern rankings

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 08:35 PM PDT

SAN JOSE — Since 2010, the Sharks have gone with three assistant captains — Dan Boyle full-time while Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe split the duties. Joe Thornton, of course, has worn the ‘C.’ The Clowe trade created the opportunity for Todd McLellan to elevate another...