List of San Jose Sharks players

Founded in 1991 as an expansion team, the Sharks have won the Pacific Division six times: in 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, and have made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 18 of their 24 years in the League.

Igor Larionov was another early player for the team, who along with Ed Belfour are the only Sharks to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

[2] The Sharks grew into a perennial Pacific Division contender in the 2000s following the drafting of several players, among them including forward Patrick Marleau, taken second overall in 1997, who holds the franchise records for the most goals (404) and points (861).

[4] Joe Thornton, future Hall of Famer, was acquired in a trade with the Boston Bruins in 2005, Thornton won the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies as the NHL's top scorer and most valuable player, respectively in his first season in San Jose.

He has appeared in three NHL All-Star Games while a member of the Sharks, and won a gold medal competing for Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Sharks team members lined up on the ice after a game congratulating their goaltender on a win.
San Jose Sharks players celebrating a game win in 2006.
Thomas Greiss stopping a puck
Shown with the Kolner Haie of the DEL , Thomas Greiss made his NHL and Sharks debut in 2008.
Evgeni Nabokov stretching on the ice
Evgeni Nabokov was drafted by the Sharks in 1994 and played his first game in 2000.
Vesa Toskala standing in front of his net
Over the course of five seasons, Vesa Toskala appeared in 115 games for the Sharks.
Scott Hannan's face
Scott Hannan was a Shark for eight seasons, from 1998 until 2007 before returning in 2012
Teemu Selanne skating on the ice
Seen here with the Anaheim Ducks , Teemu Selanne spent three seasons in San Jose
Joe Thornton without a helmet skating on the ice
Traded to the Sharks in 2005, Joe Thornton won the Art Ross and Hart Memorial trophies in his first year with the team