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Why is Joe Pavelski the Sharks' captain? Watch Game 1
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Like Patrick Marleau was, Joe Pavelski is irreplaceable — the San Jose Sharks would be wise to remember that with free agency looming
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Healthy Pavelski helps lead Sharks back to conference final
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Complete player' Joe Pavelski is the new Captain America
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For Phil Kessel, Joe Pavelski, a tale of two Stanley Cup Finals
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Stars' Joe Pavelski makes remarkable NHL playoff history in return from injury – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Lightning free agency questions: Joe Pavelski, a defenseman, both or neither?
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San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski is The Truth - Sports Illustrated
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Joe Pavelski envisioned his NHL future in San Jose, but here's how the Stars checked all the boxes he was looking for
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Joe Pavelski goes from 7th-round unknown to Conn Smythe contender
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5 things to know about Stars' Joe Pavelski, including a record-breaking postseason
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NHL Rumors: Joe Pavelski likely won't return to San Jose Sharks
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Flames fall prey to Pavelski, Sharks - Red Deer Advocate
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Why ex-Sharks captain Joe Pavelski has amazing 'Tiger King' nickname – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Dallas Stars: Assessing How Joe Pavelski Could Fit With Stars