Former San Jose Sharks captain makes it official: he’s retiring

Former San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski made official what had already been believed for weeks — that he’s retiring as an NHL player.

Pavelski indicated after he and the Dallas Stars were eliminated in the Western Conference final by the Edmonton Oilers last month that he had likely played his last NHL game after a remarkable 18-year career.

Nothing has changed for Pavelski, who remains at peace with ending his playing career despite never winning the Stanley Cup.

“I think...