The NHL recently unveiled the San Jose Sharks Quarter Century Team, culminating in fan participation to determine the best players from 2000 to 2024. Voters ranked players into first and second teams, with Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Joe Pavelski naturally filling the first team due to their all-time notable scoring records. Other selections include prominent players like Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and Evgeni Nabokov, lauded for their performances over the years. The second team featured talents like Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl, alongside other noteworthy names, reflecting the franchise's rich history.
Thornton, Marleau, and Pavelski are the top three in points scored for the Sharks, not just in the 21st century but in all-time Sharks history.
Vlasic was often seen as one of the best shut-down defensemen in the entire NHL, being a stalwart on the Sharks blue line.
Nabokov is the obvious choice. He won a Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year and is the all-time leader in wins, saves, and games played.
Couture and Hertl were both leaders of the franchise during the 21st century, showcasing remarkable talent and leadership.
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