Marleau 'in talks' to work for Sharks organization originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
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Is Patrick Marleau returning to the Sharks?
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Marleau suggested as much Thursday at the city of San Jose’s Patrick Marleau Day proclamation and flag raising event.
The 43-year-old, who officially retired from playing last summer, shared, “I would love to be involved with the Sharks organization for sure, as much as I can. Try and find something I’m good at. We’re in talks.”
That’s a welcome, if not surprising prelude, to Marleau’s jersey retirement this Saturday night. Marleau is set to become the first player to have his jersey retired by the Sharks.
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Another prelude was Thursday's event, held at City Hall. Marleau, wife Christina, and sons Landon, Brody, Jagger, and Caleb attended, as did parents Denis and Jeanette.
