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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski skates against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Pavelski joined the Dallas Stars as an expensive free agent coming off one of his best goal-scoring years, while Corey Perry quietly signed a low-cost one-year contract after playing the fewest games of his career because of a knee injury. That’s where the differences end for a pair of veterans trying to help the Stars make back-to-back playoff trips for the first time in more than a decade. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Pavelski, Perry switch to Stars after long stays in 1st home

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) looks on from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington. Thornton is coming back for another season at age 40, signing a one-year, $2 million contract with the Sharks on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, after briefly contemplating retirement at the end of this past season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Joe Thornton, 40, signs 1-year, $2 million deal with Sharks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Wondolowski, Quakes swarm Vancouver in 3-1 win.

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Police investigate at the scene of a shooting at the Morgan Hill Ford Store in Morgan Hill, Calif., Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Police say the shooting has killed at least two people in what may be a workplace confrontation. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

The Latest: Police say 3 dead in California Ford shooting

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Members of the San Jose Police Department talk with an unidentified man, left, near the scene where five people were killed Monday, June 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. A gunman shot and killed four people then turned the gun on himself after an hours-long standoff with police in California, authorities said Monday. San Jose police saw several family members fleeing a home when police responded to multiple calls of shots fired Sunday night. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Police: Gunman, victims shot before hours-long standoff

By JANIE HAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson, center, celebrates with Timo Meier, left, and Joe Pavelski after Pavelski scored during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canuck, in San Jose, Calif. The San Jose Sharks re-signed pending free agent Erik Karlsson to an eight-year deal on Monday, June 17, 2019, turning a one-year rental into a long-term commitment to one of the league's most dynamic defensemen.(AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)

Sharks re-signing Karlsson sets table for busy NHL offseason

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture (39) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Fresh teams pave way for new breakout stars in NHL playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Robert Bortuzzo, left, celebrates with teammates Robert Thomas (18) and Pat Maroon (7) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals Monday, May 13, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Blues defense fuels offense in 4-2 Game 2 win over Sharks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture (39) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Couture once again steps up for Sharks in postseason

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44), Timo Meier (28) and Brent Burns (88) celebrate a goal by Meier against the St. Louis Blues in the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Timo Meier scores 2 to lead Sharks past Blues 6-3 in Game 1

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, back, makes a kick-save of a shot as defenseman Brent Burns, center, and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog pursue the puck in the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ** FILE **

Goalies helped spark turnarounds for Blues, Sharks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) ** FILE **

Pavelski leads Sharks past Avalanche in Game 7

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, back, makes a kick-save of a shot as defenseman Brent Burns, center, and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog pursue the puck in the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ** FILE **

Landeskog scores OT winner, Avalanche force Game 7 with Sharks

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer deflects a San Jose Sharks shot during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MacKinnon, Avs beat Sharks 3-0 in Game 4 to even series

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Colin Wilson (22) celebrates his goal with Tyson Barrie (4), right, against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Forward-thinking: Avs defenseman Barrie chips in on offense

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) by teammate Tyson Barrie (not shown) in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Avalanche beat Sharks 4-3 to even series at game apiece

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow, center, celebrates with defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and center Joe Thornton (19) after scoring the winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during overtime of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Banged-up Sharks prepare for 2nd-round series vs. rested Avs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, right, lies on the ice next to Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Major penalty video review debate reignited in playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, bottom center, is helped off the ice during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Disputed call sparks Sharks comeback and leaves Vegas angry

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose scores 4 goals in 4 minutes, then wins Game 7 in OT

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press