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San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski is The Truth - Sports Illustrated
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Joe Thornton is still engine that drives Sharks, and they will miss him - NBC Sports
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Ex-Sharks captain Joe Pavelski, Stars advance to Western Conference finals – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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31 Thoughts: Sharks still have shot at keeping Erik Karlsson
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San Jose Sharks: Letting Joe Pavelski walk was the wrong decision
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Joe Pavelski credits unsung hero for changing Sharks season
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Hi 👋 I recently started to watch hockey, and I chosen to root for the Sharks (as it it the closest club to San Francisco, and I root the Niners and Warriors).
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Healthy Pavelski helps lead Sharks back to conference final
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Joe Pavelski's Return Propels San Jose Sharks to Round 3
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Joe Thornton officially re-signs with Sharks on birthday
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San Jose Sharks Kick Off Round 3 Versus the St. Louis Blues
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Joe Pavelski returns to San Jose to face Sharks, who haven't been same without him