continues today. Wilson announced his retirement as a member of the Sharks during training camp in 1993–94 after playing in 1,024 career games. In addition, he played in 95 career playoff games and scored 80 points (19 goals, 61 assists). The Ottawa native scored 827 points (237 goals, 590 assists) during his career that began in 1977–78 with Chicago. Wilson was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on June 24, 2020, in his 24th year of eligibility. Career achievements Hockey Hall of Fame (2020) James Norris Memorial Trophy winner as best defenceman in NHL (1982), nominee in 1990 King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominee (1992, 1993) First Team All-Star (1981–82) 2-time Second Team All-Star (1984–85, 1989–90) 8-time NHL All-Star Game selection (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992) Member of gold medal-winning Team Canada at Canada Cup (1984) Chicago Blackhawks leader in career goals and points by a defenceman Led all Chicago Blackhawks defencemen in scoring for 10 consecutive seasons First captain in San Jose Sharks team history Retirement and executive career In 2004, Wilson was named to the Positive Coaching Alliance's National Advisory Board. PCA, established at Stanford University in 1998, tries to create a positive character-building experience by using sports to teach life lessons. The "win-at-all-costs" mentality is de-emphasized in PCA. Wilson was inducted into the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame in September 1999. He also serves on the NHL's board of directors for the alumni association. In October 1998, the Ottawa 67s honored his career by retiring his No. 7 sweater. Known as an offensive defenceman, he recorded 295 points in 194 OHL games with the 67s from 1975–77. In addition, during the same weekend of activities in his hometown, he was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. The San Jose Sharks hired Wilson as general manager on May 13, 2003, replacing Dean Lombardi, who had been dismissed on March 18. As general manager, Wilson was credited with building the Sharks into a perennially competitive team, reaching their first Stanley Cup Final in 2016. On April 7, 2022, Wilson stepped down from the position permanently to focus on his health, having been on medical leave since November 26, 2021, following two months of a non-COVID-19 related persistent cough; assistant general manager Joe Will filled in for the remainder of the season. On July 5, 2022, still dealing with his undisclosed illness, Wilson retired, with