Marc-Edouard Vlasic - NHL News & Rumors

Won't play Monday Vlasic (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Boston, Sheng Peng of San JoseHockeyNow.com reports.

Impact Vlasic played through an illness Saturday against the Islanders, but he was held out of practice Sunday, and head coach Ryan Warsofsky said that the 37-year-old had lost a lot of weight due to his ailment. Vlasic will be unavailable for the first half of a back-to-back set, and it's unclear whether he'll be in the mix to return against Nashville on Tuesday. Timothy Liljegren will draw back into the lineup Monday.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One game from major milestone Vlasic picked up an assist Tuesday in a 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact It was his 1,299th NHL game. Pickles will become just the 21st defenseman in league history to play 1,300 games. He has 83 goals and 295 assists for 378 career points. Kudos.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assist in season debut Vlasic logged an assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Vlasic was eased into action on the third pairing, logging 11:56 of ice time after missing nearly three months of the campaign due to a back injury. Vlasic averaged 16:17 per game over 57 appearances in 2023-24, but at 37 years old, it wouldn't be surprising for his minutes to remain low. Even if he's in the lineup regularly, he's unlikely to collect more than 10 points this season while playing on a rebuilding team. Vlasic may also be rested more often, as the Sharks will want to give some younger blueliners a look as they keep one eye on the future.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

The Sharks beat the Lightning 2-1 for their 1st home win since November

Tyler Toffoli and Mario Ferraro scored and the San Jose Sharks snapped an eight-game winless streak by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up against Bolts Vlasic (back) will be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vlasic will make his 2024-25 season debut after missing the opening months of the campaign due to his back problem. Considering the veteran blueliner hasn't topped the 20-point threshold since 2018-19, and needed 72 games to do it, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him to reach that mark this year either.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Vlasic (back) could play during the team's six-game road trip after head coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters Tuesday, "He's close. He practiced obviously yesterday, he'll practice...

Impact Vlasic won't be an option to face the Capitals on Tuesday but looks close to getting back into action before the Sharks return home and face Utah on Dec. 14. Once the veteran blueliner does get the green light, he figures to replace Jan Rutta in the lineup, though Henry Thrun could also be in danger of being dropped.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer Vlasic (back) could be ready to make his season debut soon, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Monday.

Impact Vlasic will accompany the Sharks on the team's upcoming six-game road trip, which begins Sunday in Seattle and ends against St. Louis on Dec. 12. He could be available to play at some point during that stretch. Vlasic registered six goals, 12 points, 72 shots on net, 108 blocked shots and 35 hits in 57 regular-season appearances with San Jose in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Vlasic (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Vlasic has resumed skating, but he still needs time to continue progressing from his injury. The 37-year-old is considered week-to-week ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Vlasic registered 12 points and a minus-27 rating in 57 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Monday that Vlasic (upper body) has resumed skating on his own and is considered week-to-week, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vlasic has been sidelined since the start of training camp due to an upper-body injury, and it appears as though he'll miss the start of the 2024-25 regular season. It's not yet clear whether he'll require an IR stint to begin the year, but it's at least encouraging that he's been skating on his own ahead of Opening Night.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Ducks Vlasic (upper body) will be sidelined versus Anaheim on Tuesday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vlasic managed just two points in the final 17 games of the 2024-25 campaign, finishing the year with 12 points in 57 outings. The veteran blueliner is far from a lock for the lineup on a nightly basis moving forward, especially given the younger players on the team looking for more opportunities. Even with a full 82-game campaign, Vlasic is unlikely to offer significantly more offensive production than he has in past seasons.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing start of training camp Vlasic will miss the start of training camp with an upper-body injury.

Impact Vlasic is entering his 19th season in the NHL -- all with San Jose. The veteran had six goals, six assists, 35 hits and 108 blocked shots in 57 games during the regular season in 2023-24. There is no word at this time as to whether or not he will be ready for the start of the regular season Oct. 10 versus St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds helper in loss Vlasic logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Vlasic has two helpers over his last three contests following a six-game dry spell on offense. The veteran defenseman is not a consistent source of points, especially while filling a bottom-four role for the Sharks. He's at 12 points, 59 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 49 appearances this season.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist in overtime loss Vlasic recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Vlasic picked up his first point in five games, though he missed three contests with an upper-body injury in that span. The defenseman has earned seven of his eight points this season since the calendar flipped to 2024. Overall, he has five goals, three helpers, 46 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 36 appearances.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Vlasic (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Stars, per the NHL media site.

Impact Vlasic will be eased in, as the Sharks will dress seven defensemen for Saturday's game. The 36-year-old missed three games with the injury and should be able to handle a bottom-four role, while Ty Emberson (lower-body laceration) is out on a week-to-week basis.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Vlasic (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Ducks, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Vlasic will miss a third straight game with the injury. The defenseman was a game-time decision for Saturday versus the Stars.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Vlasic (lower body) could return to the lineup Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic will be a game-time decision. He has missed the last two games. Vlasic has five goals and seven points in 33 games this season. Should Vlasic play, look for Nick Okhotyuk to be dropped from the lineup.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting out Vlasic (upper body) won't play Tuesday against New Jersey, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Although Vlasic will miss a second straight contest Tuesday, the veteran defender is reportedly "doing well," suggesting he probably won't be sidelined long term. Either way, Vlasic has picked up just seven points through 33 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Vlasic suffered an upper-body injury at practice Friday and will miss Saturday's tilt versus Nashville, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Vlasic will be replaced by Kyle Burroughs in the lineup. Vlasic -- who could be on his way out of town by the trade deadline -- has five goals and seven points in 33 games this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Thursday Vlasic registered an assist, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Vlasic went into the All-Star break on a three-game goal streak. While he's not tickling the twine after the two-week break, he was able to pick up his first helper since Dec. 7 in this contest. The 36-year-old defenseman went from an occasional scratch to a lineup staple in January. He's now at seven points, 43 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 31 appearances. Vlasic is unlikely to score enough to help in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine again Vlasic scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Vlasic has scored in three straight games for the first time in his career, and he's potted five goals over his last nine contests. January has seen a renaissance of sorts for the 36-year-old blueliner, but it's unlikely to be a long-lasting surge. He's at six points, 40 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 29 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Tuesday's win Vlasic scored a goal on four shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Vlasic broke a scoreless deadlock in the third period with his fourth goal in the last eight games. That stretch accounts for all of his goals this season, and he's added one assist, 37 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 28 appearances. While he was an occasional healthy scratch earlier in the campaign, injuries to Mario Ferraro (lower body) and Henry Thrun (shoulder) have opened up more consistent playing time for Vlasic in January.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Welcomes back captain with goal Vlasic registered a goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact The Sharks were finally able to plug captain Logan Couture (lower body) in the lineup for his season debut, and it paid immediate dividends, as the point-packing pivot feed Vlasic on the rush for the defenseman's first goal of 2023-24. The Sharks rank dead last in scoring at 2.04 goals per game, with Pickles picking up just three points from the blue line through 24 games, but Couture being back in the fold should stop the bleeding to a tangible degree.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Vlasic (personal) returned to the Sharks on Saturday after missing the past three games, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic should be available for Sunday's contest against Colorado, but it's unclear at this time if he will return to the lineup. In 16 appearances this season, he has contributed one assist 12 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and six hits.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Vlasic (personal) will not be available Friday against Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic has now missed three straight games and 11 of the last 14. There's been little update on when the team expects him to return.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still away from team Vlasic (personal) won't be available to play Tuesday against Winnipeg, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Vlasic is still away from the team for personal reasons and it's unclear when he will return. He has picked up one assist, 12 shots on goal and 23 blocked shots in 16 outings this season. Henry Thrun is slated to play in Tuesday's contest.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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