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Doug Wilson spoke Saturday morning hours ahead of his Recognition Night at SAP Center.
Wilson, 65, took the podium at a downtown San Jose hotel, addressing the media for the first time since his Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony last November.
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The San Jose Sharks icon took medical leave from his role as GM two weeks after his induction into the Hall of Fame, then permanently stepped down in April.
Wilson was general manager of the Sharks from 2003 to 2022. Before that, the defenseman starred for the Chicago Blackhawks and expansion Sharks.
During his press conference, Wilson addressed several topics, including his health, his favorite memories during his time with the Sharks and the future of the franchise: