RADIM SIMEK NEWS

Returning to Europe Simek signed a three-year contract with Liberec of the Czech Extraliga on Friday.

Impact The 31-year-old defenseman played parts of five seasons with the Sharks and spent the entire 2023-24 season at the AHL level, where he managed four goals and 13 assists in 49 games, split between Grand Rapids and the San Jose Barracuda. It is likely that the Czech native will finish his career in Europe.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Detroit's Deadline - update Kostin to San Jose for Radim Simek (aka space) NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

MARCH 8 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Sent to Detroit The Red Wings acquired Simek and a seventh-round 2024 pick from San Jose, in exchange for Klim Kostin on Friday.

Impact The draft pick originally belonged to the Devils. Simek has spent all season with AHL San Jose, scoring four times while adding 12 assists in 40 games. He has 209 NHL games under his belt, giving Detroit some depth on their blue line.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Simek (lower body) was put on waivers Thursday.

Impact San Jose wouldn't have been able to put Simek on waivers unless he was cleared to return from his lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman recorded a goal, three points, 89 hits and 74 blocks in 44 games with the Sharks in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Simek (lower body) logged a full practice Wednesday, Colby Guy of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Simek blocked a shot in the preseason that has kept him out of action so far. The Sharks are not rushing him back -- when he returns, the Sharks will have as many as eight healthy defensemen, none of whom are waivers-exempt. That may force the team to pursue a trade to clear up the logjam. Simek has no specific timetable for his return, and when he's cleared to play, he'll likely rotate in and out of the lineup on the third pairing.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return not imminent Simek (lower body) is about a week away from being able to fully participate in practices, Sharks coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Saturday.

Impact Simek will miss his second straight contest Saturday due to the injury. He had a goal and three points in 44 outings in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Simek (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Simek was injured early in the preseason and will miss at least three games to begin the 2023-24 regular season. The 31-year-old scored three points while averaging 14:37 of ice time in 44 games last year. With both Simek and Jacob MacDonald (undisclosed) on injured reserve, Ty Emberson or Henry Thrun could see some extra playing time early on.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to finish Wednesday's game Simek (lower body) is doubtful to finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Simek was seen limping down the tunnel in the first period. The defenseman has never played more than 48 games in a season, so any injury at this stage of the campaign is a concerning one. His status should be updated prior to Saturday's preseason tilt against the Kings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist Wednesday Simek notched an assist and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact Simek set up Noah Gregor on the Sharks' lone goal of the game midway through the first period. The 30-year-old Simek had gone eight games without a point since returning from a concussion and a foot injury. The defenseman is up to three points with 39 shots on net, 88 hits, 74 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 43 contests in a bottom-pairing role.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Simek (concussion/foot) will return to the lineup versus Vancouver on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Simek has missed the last eight games and 30 of the last 33 contests. He has been dealing with recurring issues due to a pair of concussions earlier in the season, as well as a foot injury. He has a goal and an assist in 34 games this season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose visits Colorado after shootout win

The San Jose Sharks visit the Colorado Avalanche after the Sharks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't travel with team Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Impact Simek's absence, along with an unnamed game-time decision on defense, could see both Nick Cicek and Nikolai Knyzhov inserted into the lineup versus the Jets on Monday. This is just the latest injury concern for Simek, who has been limited to a mere 34 games this season in which he tallied two points, 37 shots and 66 hits while averaging 14:29 of ice time.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Saturday Simek (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Capitals.

Impact Simek logged just 8:20 of ice time over two periods before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Sharks don't have a spare defenseman on hand, so if Simek can't play Monday in Winnipeg, the team may make a recall from AHL San Jose. This was Simek's third game back from a 22-game absence due to an upper-body injury, but it's unclear if the injuries are related.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Thursday Simek (upper body) will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Nashville, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Simek was activated from injured reserve but will not be in the lineup versus the Predators. He last played Dec. 31 and has missed the last 20 games with the injury. Simek has a goal and an assist in 31 games with 62 hits and 52 blocked shots.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available if needed Simek (upper body) will be available to play Thursday versus Nashville if needed, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Simek is still on injured reserve, but he could be activated and rejoin the lineup against the Predators if called upon. He's picked up two points through 31 contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals and Sharks face off for non-conference matchup

The Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks hit the ice in an out-of-conference matchup

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not ready Simek (upper body) won't be activated off injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Simek was a full participant in practice Monday, but he's evidently still not ready for game action. Once cleared to play, look for the 30-year-old defender, who's picked up two points through 31 contests this campaign, to return to a bottom-pairing role.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Monday Simek (upper body) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Simek appears to be getting close to a potential return to the lineup after missing the past 13 games. He has contributed two points, 31 shots on goal, 52 blocks and 62 hits in 31 contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Penguins

The San Jose Sharks aim to stop a four-game slide with a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruins play the Sharks on 4-game winning streak

The Boston Bruins come into a matchup with the San Jose Sharks as winners of four consecutive games

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets bring losing streak into game against the Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to end a three-game slide when they take on the San Jose Sharks

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coyotes bring losing streak into game against the Sharks

The Arizona Coyotes will try to end their five-game slide when they play the San Jose Sharks

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why this Christmas was 'a special moment' for Sharks' Simek With the arrival of their daughter earlier this year, this holiday weekend is going to be different for Simek and his wife Anna.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jaret Anderson-Dolan help Kings beat Sharks 5-2

Jaret Anderson-Dolan had a goal and an assist for his first two points of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken in action against the Sharks following overtime victory

The Seattle Kraken host the San Jose Sharks after the Kraken took down the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS