MARC-EDOUARD VLASIC NEWS

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JUNE 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract

The San Jose Sharks have placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Placed on unconditional waivers Vlasic was put on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purposes of buying out the final year of his contract, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Vlasic signed an eight-year, $56 million contract in July of 2017. He saw action in 27 games during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring once and adding two assists, missing the first three months of the season with back problems. Vlasic could play for another NHL team next season but at the age of 38, it will likely be in a limited role.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first goal of season Vlasic scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact The goal was Vlasic's first of the season, cutting the deficit to 3-2 in the third period. This was his second game back after missing four contests due to an upper-body injury. The Sharks' blue line is a little beat up right now, so Vlasic should play regularly to close out the campaign if he can stay healthy. The 38-year-old has three points, 10 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating across 19 appearances this season. He is under contract for 2025-26, though he may have to settle for a part-time role if the Sharks think it's better to let younger players get a chance.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

McTavish scores in shootout to give Ducks 4-3 win over Sharks

Mason McTavish scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Suiting up in Los Angeles Vlasic (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Kings, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Vlasic will replace Jimmy Schuldt (undisclosed) in the lineup after sitting out four games due to an upper-body injury. Vlasic hasn't cracked the scoresheet since Jan. 14 versus Detroit, so his return won't move the needle for many fantasy managers.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Vlasic (upper body) will sit out Saturday's game against the Rangers but he is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Kings, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury Ne...

Impact Vlasic will miss his fourth straight game Saturday. He has two assists in only 17 appearances this season. Vlasic will likely replace Jimmy Schuldt in the lineup Sunday, as Schuldt was recalled from AHL San Jose on Saturday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Officially day-to-day Vlasic (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Rangers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic has been out of action for the Sharks' previous three contests due to his upper-body injury but appears to be trending in the right direction. Considering the veteran blueliner is mired in a 14-game pointless streak, few fantasy players will be impacted by his potential return to the lineup.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Vlasic (upper body) will not suit up Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Vlasic is set to miss his third straight game. The Sharks won't rush the 37-year-old back since they have nothing to play for to close out the season. His absence allows Luca Cagnoni to stay in the lineup.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Vlasic (upper body) won't play Saturday against Bruins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact It'll be the second straight game Vlasic's missed after appearing in San Jose's previous 10 contests. The veteran blueliner has two assists in 17 games this year.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday's game Vlasic has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Carolina due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic had suited up for each of the Sharks' last 10 games, and he was held without a point while recording 20 blocked shots, a hit and a minus-6 rating. Jimmy Schuldt will take his place in the lineup Thursday, while Vlasic's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Bruins.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

I Needed An Ice Pack After Hearing About Sharks' D-Man Marc-Edouard Vlasic's New NHL Record No one has blocked more shots in NHL history than San Jose Sharks defenseman Marx-Edouard Vlasic.

MARCH 5 • OUTKICK.COM

Sharks score 4 3rd-period goals to pull away for 6-2 win over Sabres

Rookies Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini both scored in San Jose’s four-goal third period as the Sharks pulled away for a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Vlasic breaks Giordano's NHL career shot-blocking record with No. 2,165 for Sharks against Sabres

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic has broken the NHL shot-blocking record, surpassing the mark set by Mark Giordano

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Playing part-time role Vlasic suited up and blocked four shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Vlasic hadn't played in the Sharks' first four games in February, but he filled in for Timothy Liljegren (upper body), who was injured versus the Flames on Sunday. Given that the Sharks are in a rebuild, it's not a surprise to see Vlasic serve as a part-time player at age 37. He has contributed two assists, five shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over eight appearances this season after missing nearly three months due to a back injury.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Now: Marc-Edouard Vlasic | NHL.com Marc-Edouard Vlasic joins the NHL Now crew to discuss advice he would give his younger self and his thoughts on playing in over 1,300 games

JANUARY 25 • NHL.COM

Available to return Vlasic (illness) could return to the lineup versus Nashville on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic sat out Monday's 6-3 loss to Boston after playing through an illness in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Minnesota. If Henry Thrun (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's matchup, Vlasic will be a healthy scratch. The 37-year-old Vlasic has two assists, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in five appearances this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 20 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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