Andrew Desjardins reflects on his unique number with Sharks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Andrew Desjardins is the only player in San Jose Sharks history to wear number 69. He joined the Sharks in 2008-09, initially playing for their AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks. Desjardins made his NHL debut in the 2010-11 season and became a regular with the team. During the 2014-15 season, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, where he won a Stanley Cup. After playing overseas, including stints in Germany and Austria, Desjardins retired after the 2023-24 season and began serving as an assistant coach for the Sudbury Wolves.
- •Only player in Sharks history to wear number 69.
- •Joined Sharks organization in 2008-09 season.
- •Debuted in NHL during 2010-11 season.
- •Won Stanley Cup with Blackhawks in 2015.
- •Became an assistant coach for Sudbury Wolves after retirement.
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"Throughout the San Jose Sharks' three-and-a-half decades of existence, only a single player has ever worn the number 69: Andrew Desjardins.
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