SJHN Daily: Thornton, Marleau Together…at Marner’s Wedding

San Jose Sharks legends Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau recently attended Mitch Marner’s wedding.

Marner and long-time girlfriend Stephanie Lachance got married last Saturday, in an Peller Estates Winery ceremony that hosted several current and former NHL’ers like Thornton, Marleau, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Jake Muzzin, Matt Martin, Jake Gardiner, Nazem Kadri, and more.

Congrats to Mitch and Stephanie! It looks like they both know how to have a good time.

Mitch Marner Wedding Intro Gritty 🚨

(via IG/sydneymartin) pic.twitter.com/8Zs554V3U0

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) July 30, 2023

While not at the same time, both Marleau and Thornton played with Marner on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here’s both, with their wives Christina Marleau and Tabea Thornton:

Via Tabea’s Instagram, here is Tabea, Christina, and Lisa Hornblad, a Swedish alpine skier and Rasmus Sandin’s girlfriend, enjoying the reception.

Where’s Jumbo? Where’s Patty? Try to find them in this group pic:

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Long-time front office executive Michael Santos joins the SJHN Podcast! He gives thoughts on the Erik Karlsson trade situation, shares a story about the New York Islanders trying to acquire Patrick Marleau from the San Jose Sharks at the 1997 NHL Draft, and provides insight on his independent pro scouting service Team 33.

William Eklund sheds light on his shoulder injury and previews his next season.

Goaltending analyst Mike McKenna shares his thoughts on the Sharks acquiring Mackenzie Blackwood.

Three free agents the San Jose Sharks could still target this offseason.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

Filip Bystedt educates us on some Swedish hockey slang:

Sharks summer school with Filip Bystedt is officially in session 📝

Lesson one: Swedish slang terms ⤵️
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Sharks sommarskola med Filip Bystedt är officiellt igång

Lektion ett: Svensk slang pic.twitter.com/elTWuk4KGk

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) August 1, 2023

A recap of the World Junior Summer Showcase, featuring a few Sharks’ prospects and 2024 draft-eligible prospects.

San Jose Barracuda announcer Nick Nollenberger previews the upcoming Rookie Faceoff.

The Hockey News‘ Max Miller feels the Sharks should offer sheet former first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere.

AROUND THE NHL…

Ducks and Troy Terry agree on a seven-year deal worth $7 million AAV, per a league source without authorization to announce the deal.

— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) August 2, 2023

Carl Soderberg announces his retirement.

Amid trade rumors, Evgeny Kuznetsov reveals that some are “not entirely true.”

Andy Strickland says there is likely upcoming suspension for five members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team for their part in an ugly sexual assault case.

Tarasenko and the Ottawa media have a rough first date. "I think I'm answering the same question for the third time right now." https://t.co/thR539Eta3

— Steve Warne (@SteveWarneMedia) August 1, 2023

Philadelphia Flyers prospect Alex Bump will transfer from Vermont.

Who is the Buffalo Sabres‘ biggest first-round bust?

The Pittsburgh Penguins avoid arbitration and re-sign Drew O’Connor.

Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson scores an unreal goal.

Winnipeg announces the signing of RFA forward Rasmus Kupari to a two year, $1 million AAV contract.

Kupari, 23, scored 15 points in 66 games for Los Angeles last season before becoming part of the Jets' return for Pierre-Luc Dubois.

— Murat Ates (@WPGMurat) August 2, 2023