Sean's Take: I grew up with 3 heroes in sports: Joe Montana, Michael Jordan and Owen Nolan. The first of those was forced upon me by my father while the second was thrust into my mind by a combination of the media and popular culture. Only the final one of those legends was created organically, a manifestation of the pride I took in the Sharks early on in both my life and the organization's. Owen Nolan represented everything good in hockey: vicious hits, determination, incredible skill, etc. The usual cliches, but acted out in reality. Even as Nolan reached the final stages of his career, Sharks fans demanded that the organization bring him back. It never happened, but I'll always be grateful for the memories he gifted me.
