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The San Jose Sharks will enter training camp without a captain or any assistants. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Sharks head coach Todd McLellan said he didnt consider the move to be stripping former captain Joe Thornton of the "C" because the veteran would have an opportunity to earn the designation back. "Were starting this year with a clean slate," said McLellan. "Coming into training camp, everyone is starting with no equity – from rookies through all of the veterans." Patrick Marleau will also have the "A" removed from his jersey. Thornton had served the Sharks captain since taking the position over from Rob Blake in 2010. Blake served for one year after Marleau was the teams captain from 2004-09. Speaking to the San Jose Mercury News late on Wednesday, Thornton expressed his surprise at the decision. "Its a big honour, and its a big responsibility," Thornton said, "so its a little strange when they take it away from you." For Marleau, the move represents a chance to prove his worth to the organization. "I will do what I have always done," Marleau told the newspaper. "Play hard, be professional on and off the ice, lead by example. That is why I will be wearing a letter after training camp." McLellan told the Mercury News that the competition to earn the leadership roles is wide open. "Thornton could end up being the captain. I dont know, none of us know," McLellan said. "If its real evident hes the guy, hell be the captain. If theres somebody else that assumes that role and is prepared to take it on and doing a very good job, then hell be." The Sharks were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season after blowing a 3-0 series lead against the Los Angeles Kings. Surgery for Torres The Sharks also announced on Wednesday that forward Raffi Torres had a second surgery on his right knee to fight an infection and will eventually need a third procedure to repair ACL damage. The team said that Torres will return during the coming season but there is no timeline yet. Torres missed all but five regular season games in 2013-14 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in the preseason. DJ Moore Jersey .75 million contract for the 2014 season and avoided arbitration. The team announced the agreement on Tuesday. Custom Carolina Panthers Jerseys . - The Denver Broncos kept rookie wide receiver Tavarres King from joining the Green Bay Packers by promoting him to their active roster Tuesday. http://www.officialcarolinapantherspro.c...anthers-jersey/. Each day, TSN.ca provides the latest rumours, reports and speculation from around the NHL beat. Keeping The Captain? Brian Giontas agent Steve Bartlett told La Presse on Tuesday that the Montreal Canadiens want to keep their captain - an unrestricted free agent on July 1 - in the fold, while sources tell the paper that the two sides will start talks this week. Christian McCaffrey Jersey .Y. - The Buffalo Sabres reassigned forward Sam Reinhart to the WHLs Kootenay Ice on Friday. Carolina Panthers Jerseys . PETERSBURG, Fla.Paul Merson believes Jose Mourinho is the only man for Manchester United if they want to challenge for the Premier League title next season. With Louis van Gaal at the helm, United are outsiders to finish in the top four heading into the final day of the season, although they do have an FA Cup final to look forward to on May 21.Van Gaal has a year left to run on his deal at Old Trafford but there have been reports in Italy that Mourinho has agreed to replace the Dutchman in the summer. Asked whether he thinks Van Gaal will still be there if United miss out on fourth, Merson told Sky Sports Now: I think that will be it, he will be gone, and Jose Mourinho will be the next manager.If they want to get anywhere near where they want to be, they need to do it quickly, and there is no manager that can do things quickly like Mourinho. Jose Mourinho admits hell return to football in July but where will he end up? His impact is very quick and thats what United want.dddddddddddd Van Gaal has a year left on his contract and if you keep him and then three months into the next season he is not doing well then whoever comes in takes over a struggling team, thats no good.The change needs to be made now, Jose Mourinho is the only man for Manchester United, the only man who can bring quick success.While Van Gaals future remains under scrutiny, Roberto Martinez was sacked on Thursday after a below-par season with Everton. Roberto Martinez was sacked by Everton on Thursday The Toffees are 12th in the Premier League ahead of their final match against Norwich.While Merson says their league position is not good enough and the players must take some of the blame, he added: Martinez is a manager who could manage Barcelona.He plays a type of football that doesnt suit the Everton fans, they want action and if he went to Barcelona he would be a success. They want playing out from the back and he is very good at that. Also See: Mersons predictions Jose knows nothing about Utd What next for Zlatan? Man Utd fixtures ' ' '