CENTERS

12 Dave McLlwain
Currently off the roster as of 980415
Acquired from the New York Islanders Sep 97 in a blockbuster trade with Travis Green, Claude LaPointe, Dennis Vaske, Jason Holland, Randy Wood, Corey Foster and Mike Hough. The Sharks had to give up Marty McSorley, Todd Gill, Bernie Nicholls, Andrei Zyuzin, Greg Hawgood, Ron Sutter and Ray Whitney. McLlwain hasn't played a single game in the Sharks jersey so far.

13 Claude LaPointe
Off the roster as of 980415
Promoted to the San Jose Sharks 980524
Acquired from the New York Islanders Sep 97 in a blockbuster trade that included Travis Green, Dave McLlwain, Dennis Vaske, Jason Holland, Randy Wood, Corey Foster and Mike Hough. The Sharks had to give up Marty McSorley, Todd Gill, Bernie Nicholls, Andrei Zyuzin, Greg Hawgood, Ron Sutter and Ray Whitney. Played in the Sharks roster the whole of season 1 before he got demoted to the farm in the beginning of season 2.

20 Brian Wiseman
Currently off the roster as of 980415
Acquired as the 4th round choice in the entry draft for season 2.

26 Derek Plante
On the roster as of 980415
Acquired from the Buffalo Sabres Jan 98 in exchange for Stephane Guolla and a 3rd round pick. Lead the team in PP goals for season 1. Selected to the allstar line for San Jose Sharks season 1.

34 Jochen Hecht
Currently off the roster as of 980415
Acquired as the 2nd round choice in the entry draft for season 2.

39 Travis Green
On the roster as of 980415
Acquired from the New York Islanders Sep 97 in a blockbuster trade that included Dave McLlwain, Claude LaPointe, Dennis Vaske, Jason Holland, Randy Wood, Corey Foster and Mike Hough. The Sharks had to give up Marty McSorley, Todd Gill, Barnie Nicholls, Andrei Zyuzin, Greg Hawgood, Ron Sutter and Ray Whitney. Lead team in shooting percentage in season 1.

42 Jeff Friesen
Assistant captain
On the roster as of 980415
Original Shark. Was selected as assistant captain in the beginning of season 2.