The San Jose Sharks have always been home to some of the greatest players to ever wear the teal and black jerseys. In our latest installment of the greatest Sharks by sweater number series, we take a look at numbers 51-60, showcasing the talented individuals who have donned these numbers on the ice.
Starting off with number 53, we have Joe Pavelski, who had a stellar rookie campaign in 2006-07. Pavelski tore up the AHL before being called up by the Sharks, where he continued his solid performance. Despite playing a limited role in the playoffs that year, Pavelski would go on to switch to #8 and cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in San Jose history.
Moving on to number 54, we have Scott Reedy, who made his NHL debut in 2021-22 after spending the last three seasons in the AHL. Reedy made the most of his opportunity with the Sharks, showcasing his offensive skills with seven goals and nine points in 35 games. As a member of the Dallas Stars organization, Reedy is looking to earn another shot in the NHL.
Number 55 belonged to Brad Stevenson during his one-year stint with the Sharks in 2005-06. Stevenson had an impressive season, recording 10 goals and 22 points in just 47 games. Despite limited ice time and power play opportunities, Stevenson’s offensive output was commendable. After his time in the NHL, Stevenson continued his career in the AHL before heading overseas to play in Switzerland.
Moving on to number 56, we come to Tommy Wingels, who played for the Sharks from 2010 to 2016. Wingels saw limited NHL action in his early years with the team, but he truly made a name for himself in the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons, scoring 16 and 15 goals respectively. Known for his physical play, Wingels recorded over 200 hits in each of those three seasons before being traded to the Ottawa Senators in a deal for Erik Karlsson.
Number 58 was not worn by any player, so we shift our focus to Brad Staubitz, who wore number 59 during his time with the Sharks in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. Staubitz was known for his tough play as an enforcer, racking up 186 penalty minutes in 82 games between the two seasons. Despite limited ice time, Staubitz made his presence felt with 123 hits before being traded to the Minnesota Wild.
Lastly, we have Jason Demers, who began his career in San Jose wearing number 60 before switching to #5. Demers established himself as an offensive defenseman in his first three seasons, consistently increasing his ice time and power play opportunities. After transitioning to #5, Demers had the best season of his career, solidifying his place as a key player on the Sharks blue line.
As we continue our journey through the greatest Sharks by sweater number series, we uncover the stories of these talented individuals who have left their mark on the San Jose franchise. Stay tuned for more as we explore the history of the Sharks jersey numbers and the players who have proudly worn them.
