Marleau announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday, per The Players' Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau didn't play in 2021-22, but he hadn't officially announced his retirement from the NHL until now. The 42-year-old forward will hang up his skates having racked up 566 goals and 1,197 points through 1,779 games split between the Sharks, Maple Leafs and Penguins over 23 seasons.

As expected, Marleau (lower body) will play Wednesday versus Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau is expected to skate on San Jose's fourth line and second power-play unit Wednesday. The 41-year-old forward has picked up nine points through 52 games this season.

Marleau is expected to suit up against Colorado on Wednesday despite dealing with a lower-body issue, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau hasn't missed a game since April 9, 2009, so it would no doubt be disappointing to do so now with just four games remaining in the 2020-21 campaign. Considering the winger managed just nine points this year, it will be interesting to see if he is willing to come back for another year or if he'll retire after securing the all-time games-played record.

Marleau notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

The newly crowned games played leader hit another milestone Wednesday when he skated in his 900th straight game. His ironman streak is the fourth-longest in league history currently. Marleau is up to nine points, 46 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-5 rating through 46 appearances in 2020-21.

Marleau skated in his 1,768th regular-season contest in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau surpassed Gordie Howe for the NHL's all-time record for games played (regular season). The 41-year-old Marleau had one shot on goal and a hit in 17:21 of ice time in the momentous appearance. The games played record including playoff appearances is 1,992 by Mark Messier -- Marleau has 1,963 and would need to play in 2021-22 to have a chance to surpassing that milestone as well. He has eight points, 43 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 45 contests this year.

Marleau scored a goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau gave the Sharks a lead with his tally 13:50 into the first period. The 41-year-old forward has scored in each of the last two games. He's up to four goals, eight points, 41 shots on net and a minus-5 rating in 39 outings in a bottom-six role.

Marleau scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau potted the Sharks' lone goal early in the second period. The 41-year-old forward is up to seven points, 40 shots on net and 28 hits through 38 contests. Marleau needs six more games played to tie Gordie Howe for the NHL record. If he stays in the lineup, he'd match the record on April 17 versus the Wild and surpass it two days later against the Golden Knights.

Marleau scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau ended a goal drought of 15 games with his second tally of the year. He had also gone eight contests without a point. The 41-year-old hasn't done much on offense in 2020-21 with just six points through 32 appearances. He's added 34 shots on goal and 27 hits, but there's little reason for fantasy managers to consider the veteran for their rosters.

Marleau tallied a goal on his only shot in a 5-4 win over St. Louis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau extended San Jose's lead to 4-1 with an easy backdoor tap-in 8:18 into the second period. It was the first goal in 16 game this season for Marleau, who had provided just three assists and 13 shots on goal entering the night. The venerable 41-year-old, in his second year of his second tour of duty with the Sharks, is strictly a role player at this stage of his terrific career.

Marleau posted an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Marleau had the secondary helper on a go-ahead goal by John Leonard in the second period, but that lead didn't hold up. The 41-year-old Marleau is up to three assists, 13 shots on goal and a minus-4 rating through 15 contests. He'll likely remain in a bottom-six role barring injuries among Sharks forwards.