Patrick Marleau

Patrick Marleau walked to the stage as the fans chanted his name and began tearing up.

Is Patrick Marleau returning to the Sharks?

Legendary San Jose Sharks player Patrick Marleau speaks during a celebratory ceremony held by the city ahead of his number retirement.

The city of San Jose on Thursday will celebrate legendary Sharks player Patrick Marleau, the franchise’s all-time leader in regular season games played, goals and points, ahead of his historic number retirement on Saturday.

After 21 seasons with the Sharks, two more with the Toronto Maple Leafs and part of a season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Patrick Marleau is hanging up his skates.