Midway through the 2005–06 season, Patrick was traded by the Flyers (along with Éric Meloche) to the Chicago Blackhawks on December 5, 2005 for Matt Ellison and a third round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Monday was a bright spot, but it's unlikely to become the norm.

His Blackhawks teammate Patrick Kane was among those in attendance. The 2016-17 campaign was anything but friendly to the veteran winger, as he experienced two concussions, trouble with his hip, and one heck of a time keeping up defensively on the way to a career-low minus-22 rating over 47 games. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, he remained in Chicago while many of his teammates started playing for European leagues. Sharp has always been a streaky scorer, so if he's able to find the back of the net soon, he could embark on a multi-game point streak, which could enable his owners to cut bait and sell high. Sharp (hip) was not included on the Stars' protected players list for the expansion draft. Despite the fact that he'll be turning 36 in December, it's not unreasonable to expect a 20-goal, 40-point output from Sharp now that he's returned to a familiar setting and power-play setup. On December 27, 2013, he recorded his third hat-trick of his NHL career in a 7–2 win against the Colorado Avalanche. Sharp's two-point performance ended a 16-game point drought that dated back to mid-October. On July 1, 2017, Patrick signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. During the shortened NHL season when play resumed in 2013, Patrick played 28 games, putting up six goals and 14 assists for a total of 20 points and a plus-minus rating of +8.

After all, Sharp averaged 3.4 shots per game and posted a 19th-ranked 2.61 points per 60 minutes among all skaters with at least 4,000 minutes over the previous three years. Sharp has been playing through an unknown ailment that will eventually require surgery, but he plans to keep playing as long as he can without undergoing the operation, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports. A timetable for Sharp's recovery was never announced, so this news should come as reassurance for Blackhawks fans who are hoping to see the old "Sharpy" take to the United Center ice in 2017-18. Given the veteran's slow start, it's probably too early to say he has turned it around, but at least he is back on the scoresheet.

However, in season-long formats, there may be value to be found if the Stars are able to trade him at the deadline. That was Sharp's first point in the last nine games, as he continues to struggle in the reunion tour with the Blackhawks. On January 30, 2011, he won the 2011 NHL All-Star Game MVP Award, getting one goal and two assists. While the power-play role remains, Sharp only has three points in that special teams situation, and he's only averaged 13:04 of ice time through 48 games. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. He accepted a pay-cut, earning a $800,000 base-salary with $200,000 in potential bonuses, to return to Chicago. Patrick began his hockey career in Thunder Bay, Ontario, playing first for the Thunder Bay Kings program and then for the former Thunder Bay Flyers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Alex DeBrincat gets bumped out of the top-six forward group as a result of Sharp's return. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. At the start of the 2008–09 season, on October 8, 2008, Patrick was named an alternate captain for the Blackhawks (along with Duncan Keith). The veteran forward is locked into a third-line role with the Blackhawks, but he's also averaging 3:24 on the man advantage per contest, so there's reason to believe his offensive numbers will only improve as the season progresses. Sharp plans to retire following Saturday's season finale against the Jets, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. On July 10, 2015, due to salary cap issues, Patrick & Blackhawks defenseman Stephen Johns were traded to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Trevor Daley and Ryan Garbutt. Patrick Sharp (born on December 27, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). While Sharp has endured a difficult start and is in the midst of his age-35 campaign, his high shot volume (3.35 shots per game over the past four years) and significant offensive role with Dallas will help him maintain value in the majority of seasonal leagues. The second goal blunted the Rangers' momentum, as they'd narrowed a 4-1 lead to 4-3 with a pair of second-period tallies, only for Sharp to score 48 seconds later and turn the tide again. He led the Blackhawks in power play goals (9), shorthanded goals (7) and game-winning goals (7). Complete player biography and stats. It was reported March 1 that Sharp would delay his surgery until after the season, but he evidently wanted to keep going despite the Stars having next to no shot at the playoffs. Sharp has had an illustrious career, racking up 287 goals and 620 points in 938 career contests.

The winger's struggles to produce saw his role on the power play drastically diminish to the point where he logged just 11 seconds of ice time with the man advantage Monday. Sharp scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season in a 4-3 win against Buffalo on Thursday. Sharp will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's game against the Devils, Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. On September 12, 2011, Patrick underwent an emergency appendectomy after experiencing abdominal discomfort. Sharp brushed twine in Thursday's 6-2 road loss to the Jets. He added 11 points in the post-season as the Blackhawks were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals by the Detroit Red Wings. NHL Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Patrick began his hockey career in Thunder Bay, Ontario, playing first for the Thunder Bay Kings program and then for the former Thunder Bay Flyers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. While the winger did manage eight goals and 10 helpers, he also registered a minus-22 rating and saw the lowest average ice time of his career (15:57). Sharp registered a first-period assist and four shots on net with a five-minute major for fighting and a plus-2 rating during Wednesday's loss to Montreal. On August 3, 2011, Patrick signed a five-year contract extension with the Blackhawks worth $29.5 million, which comes into effect during the 2012–13 season and would carry an annual salary cap hit of $5.9 million. Sharp played for the Stars the past two seasons, and his debut campaign was strong at 55 points in 76 games, though he fell all the way to 18 points with a minus-22 rating in 2016-17; his most recent campaign was marred by two concussions and a bum hip that required surgery and ended his season in late March. Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey players, https://thenhl.fandom.com/wiki/Patrick_Sharp?oldid=17491. Sharp, now an analyst with NBC Sports, shared a hilarious story before Bruins-Hurricanes Game 4 about Marchand chirping him during the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. Sharp was one of six Blackhawks to post multiple points in this one, led by Patrick Kane's five-point night. The 35-year-old Canadian's first chance to snap his scoreless streak will come Saturday against the Wild. Sharp scored an empty-net goal, recorded two assists and registered four shots on net with a plus-2 rating during Monday's win over the Kings. After completing two years with Vermont, Patrick made his NHL debut in the 2003–04 season, splitting the season between the Flyers and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, recording seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in 41 regular season games with the Flyers and 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 35 games for the Phantoms. Even though he's no longer one of the league's premier snipers, he still plays an important scoring depth role for the Stars. He has just 15 points in 36 games. Still, a return to Chicago -- even at a discount -- seems like the best possible setting for Sharp and his quest for a performance rebound. From there he continued his hockey career in the college ranks with the University of Vermont before the Philadelphia Flyers selected him 95th overall (3rd round) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Team physician Dr. Michael Terry anticipated that he would have a full recovery in about three-to-four weeks. The veteran winger posted up near the crease and anticipated an incredible behind-the-back pass from Nick Schmaltz for his ninth goal of the season.

Sharp hasn't recorded a point in his last seven games. Sharp's well past his prime and he's been cemented in a bottom-six role during this reunion tour with the Blackhawks, so you can likely find him toiling on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues. On January 7, 2014, he was named to the Canadian Olympic team for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He spent time with his then nine-month-old daughter, Madelyn and was involved in Gillette's "My City is My Gym" fitness program as a spokesperson. Of course, having matched his games-played total from last year is an accomplishment in itself, as he battled a myriad of issues in 2016-17. Sharp recorded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime victory over Nashville. View details that no one tells you about. Even with some contributions Sunday, Sharp has been underwhelming this season. He contributed 11 goals and 11 assists during Chicago's playoff run. It helps that he's currently receiving top-line minutes with Jamie Benn (foot) out.

In December 2009, Patrick was inaccurately announced as "Chicago's Sexiest Athlete" by Victoria's Secret, who then named Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls the winner, citing an "internal error.". CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Announces retirement, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Finds back of net, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Breaks point drought with helper, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Scores third goal in four games, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Returns to top line, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Ends pointless streak, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Struggling to produce, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Bags goal Saturday, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Gearing up for camp, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Ink drying on one-year contract with Chicago, Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp: Heading back to Chi-Town, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Could be taken by Vegas, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Will go under knife, out for season, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Picks up two points against Caps, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Will eventually undergo surgery, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Assists in losing effort, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Scores two goals, leads Stars to victory, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Scores two huge goals in Tuesday's win, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Notches three points against Los Angeles, Stars' Patrick Sharp: Leaves mark in loss to Habs.

The veteran winger returned to Chicago during the offseason after undergoing hip surgery in late March. Sharp (hip) will be reunited with the Blackhawks through free agency Saturday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Given those circumstances and the fact that the 35-year-old has just three points in his last 12 games, he's not a recommended fantasy play. Four games after, Patrick recorded his fourth hat-trick against the New Jersey Devils in a 5–3 win on January 3, 2014. The veteran winger has been limited to just 13 games this season, and his one goal and three points are hardly noticeable fantasy numbers. It's been a tough season for Sharp with just 24 appearances due to injuries, but he's been very effective upon his return, scoring five goals and four assists in 13 games. Sharp was given a night to clear his head Thursday against the Stars, but he will return as a member of the top line and is expected to skate alongside Jonathan Toews and Brandon Saad. In July of 2010, Patrick married his longtime girlfriend Abby, whom he met while attending college in Vermont. It's no secret Brad Marchand is one of the biggest trash-talkers in the NHL. While the 36-year-old forward's best days are behind him, Sharp's three goals in the past four games suggest he's still a dangerous sniper. Patrick was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Ian and Ruth Ann Sharp. Sharp scored the opening goal of the game and garnered an assist against Anaheim on Monday. Sharp may be able to return to last season's form on a team where he's playing for something.