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Originally Posted by kirjtc2
The Sharks are technically the old Seals franchise.
It was split off again when the Sharks came in. It's kind of complicated, but the old owners of the Seals got a share in the Stars, but sold them off to get a new franchise for San Jose. The Sharks took quite a few Minnesota players with them and the Stars were allowed to pick in the expansion draft.
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Ah, yeah, I vaguely remember that now... subtle reference. Someone who clearly follows the minutiae made that cartoon.
Did the Seals' history/banners (if any)/etc move to San Jose? Does the NHL consider it one franchise? Either way, in spirit if not officially I guess it makes sense.