Biggest positive for the Sharks the past decade has been the ability to re-tool on the fly and not allow loyalty to hold progress back. ie. Cheechoo, Heatley, Clowe, Setoguchi, etc. etc.

They need to walk a fine line in keeping the core together but not being too nostalgic. Lived this story with the Canucks in the post-2011 years. Although, you still have room for 2 more players so it would be interesting to see what young prospects slot in there to help takeover. Jones still in his prime... he should get an extension, and then move Dell for a decent prospect and the success should be sustained going forward.

All in all given the rest of the roster and the likely willingness of Marleau and Thornton to comeback, even if in a reduced role... this team could be dangerous yet again!