"Brenden Dillon has been a leader on and off the ice for our team for the past four-plus seasons," said Wilson. Few players in Sharks history have displayed the class and character that Brenden exudes, and he and his fiancée Emma, will be missed. However, because of where we find ourselves in the standings this season, it's imperative that we look towards acquiring assets for the future."
Acquired by the Sharks on Nov. 21, 2014 from the Dallas Stars, Dillon has appeared in 439 games with San Jose, posting 88 points (13 goals, 75 assists) and 379 penalty minutes. Amongst Sharks defensemen all-time, he ranks ninth in games played and seventh in penalty minutes.
He also appeared in 60 Stanley Cup Playoff games with San Jose, which ranks eighth all-time, posting nine assists.
In 588 NHL games with Dallas and San Jose, he has notched 114 points (22 goals, 92 goals) and 552 penalty minutes.
