MARC-EDOUARD VLASIC NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Unavailable Sunday Vlasic (personal) will not play Sunday against Vegas, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Vlasic has moved in and out of the lineup recently as a healthy scratch but will now miss some time due to personal reasons. It's unclear how long he's expected to be out but the Sharks will be back in action Tuesday against Winnipeg. The 36-year-old has one assist with a minus-10 rating through 16 games.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Vlasic (lower body) is expected to return Thursday versus Boston, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic didn't play Tuesday due to his lower-body injury. He has no points and two blocks in two games this season while averaging 10:27 of ice time. Vlasic is expected to be paired with Matt Benning on Thursday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Vlasic (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Carolina, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Vlasic, who left Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado after the first period, did not practice Monday. He has been credited with one shot on goal and two blocked shots in two appearances this season. Henry Thrun will replace Vlasic in the lineup.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't finish contest Vlasic (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Avalanche.

Impact Vlasic left the game shortly after the Sharks scored in the first period, and he was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game during the second intermission. The severity of the defenseman's injury is unknown. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, Henry Thrun would likely enter the lineup in a bottom-four role.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Vlasic (lower body) participated with Group C at the Sharks' on-ice practice session Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Vlasic missed three games with the injury at the tail end of 2022-23. The 36-year-old defenseman could see a second-pairing role to begin this season, as the Sharks will need someone capable of eating minutes after Erik Karlsson was dealt to the Penguins. Vlasic had 18 points and 116 blocked shots in 78 outings a year ago.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't need surgery Vlasic (lower body) won't require surgery, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.

Impact Vlasic still isn't expected to play in the Sharks' final two regular-season games, but he is now expected to recover quicker than initially expected. He'll finish the 2022-23 campaign with a goal, 18 points, 45 hits and 116 blocks in 78 outings.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Vlasic (lower body) will sit out the remainder of the 2022-23 season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic didn't accompany the Sharks on the team's three-game road trip to close out the campaign. The 36-year-old defender will finish the season with one goal, 17 assists and 116 blocked shots in 78 games.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE