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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Sharks Notebook: Vlasic Unhappy, Rookie Faceoff Schedule Announced & More
Although we're still in the middle of the offseason, there has been quite a bit of news surrounding the San Jose Sharks in recent days. Vlasic Unhappy With Sharks Departure First, an interview published by French website shed some light on Marc-Edouard Vlasic's thoughts regarding his buyout earlier this summer. Vlasic, who the Sharks selected in the second round of the 2005 NHL Draft, played 1323 games over the course of 19 seasons with the team in teal. Following Logan Couture's unofficial retirement this past season, he was also the final player remaining from the Sharks' 'golden era.' Eventually, the organization announced that they were buying out the final year of Vlasic's contract at the end of June. During his interview with Sébastian Deschambault, Vlasic made it clear that he wasn't happy with the way events transpired, as he seemed to think he'd be returning for the 2025-26 season. "They told me I played well, especially defensively, and that they liked me serving as a mentor for the younger players,' Vlasic said in a quote that has been translated into English. 'They told me they wanted me to do that next year, so when I left, I told myself I was going to come back." Ultimately, it seems that Vlasic wasn't necessarily upset by the decision either. He told Deschambault, 'I wasn't interested in going back there for another season.' Given the fact that Vlasic has yet to win a Stanley Cup in his nearly two-decade-long career, it's not surprising that he would want to move on. At this point, though, he's still an unrestricted free agent, and it appears he's open to going to any of the other 31 NHL teams. "It doesn't bother me whether it's Vancouver, Buffalo, Florida, Tampa. I'll go wherever someone wants me." As the season draws closer, it will certainly be interesting to see if an NHL team is willing to take a chance on Vlasic, even on a professional try-out. Otherwise, he may be heading overseas to finish his career. Sharks Announce Rookie Faceoff Schedule With the reduction in the number of teams attending the Rookie Faceoff, the Sharks will only compete against their California rivals this September. Last year, the Sharks were dominant in the event. Players like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith were obvious standouts, but Quentin Musty and Luca Cagnoni were among those who made an impression as well. The Sharks will kick off the 2025 Rookie Faceoff against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, Sept. 12, at 6 PM. They'll then finish their part of the event against the Los Angeles Kings the following afternoon at 1 PM. Importantly, the Sharks noted that both games will be streamed on their digital platforms without regional restrictions. The roster is still a mystery at this point in time, though, as it will be announced closer to the start of the event. Sharks Close to New SAP Center Deal According to Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest, the Sharks are nearing a new lease for the SAP Center with the City of San Jose. Given Sharks president Jonathan Becher's comments over the past few months regarding the situation, it's not a surprise that a deal is close to completion. However, Miller did note he hasn't been given a timeline for when the deal will become official. Sharks Partner With San Jose State Football The San Jose State Spartans have announced that they'll host 'San Jose Sharks Night' on August 29 as they face off against Central Michigan. The Spartans are looking to get off to a hot start, and build on their 7-6 record from last season. Sharks Announce Change to Preseason Schedule On Tuesday, the Sharks announced that their final preseason game against the Utah Mammoth had been moved up an hour. The game on October 4 was previously slated to start at 6 PM; however, it will now start at 5 PM instead. As Curtis Pashelka of the Mercury News noted, this game against the Mammoth is the second half of a back-to-back, as the Sharks will be in Nevada facing the Vegas Golden Knights the previous night. Luckily for the Sharks, they'll have plenty of time to rest from the back-to-back, as following the final preseason game, they'll have five days until they face the Golden Knights at SAP Center to officially start the 2025-26 season. Although we still have 55 days until the Sharks officially start the upcoming season, we're quickly approaching training camp and preseason. As a result, news regarding the team should start becoming more and more prevalent in the coming weeks. While the Sharks still aren't projected to be in the playoff race this season, it will certainly be an important one to see if the rebuild is truly progressing as expected, or if they're following the footsteps of many other recent rebuilds, like the Anaheim Ducks, who have struggled to take any steps forward in the standings. 55 Days Until Opening Day: The Sharks' History of Number 55 We are just 55 days away from the San Jose Sharks kicking off their season against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center. With each passing day, the countdown drops another number, and today we take a look at the Sharks' history with players who wore #55. From The Archive: Keeping Up With Jones The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features. From the Archive: Great Expectations The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
Reuters
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Sharks waive D Marc-Edouard Vlasic after 19 seasons
June 26 - The San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on waivers Thursday after 19 seasons with the team. The team said the purpose of the move is to buy out the final year of the 38-year-old veteran's contract. Vlasic appeared in 1,323 regular-season games and 142 playoff games since making his Sharks debut in 2006. The Montreal native has 379 career points (84 goals, 295 assists), including three points in 27 games in 2024-25. "This was a difficult decision to make today, with how much Marc has meant to the San Jose organization for 19 years," general manager Mike Grier said. "I was fortunate enough to be here with Marc for his first season with the Sharks, and knew he would become a great defenseman. Over the course of his career in the NHL, Vlasic was one of the premier shutdown defensemen, earning tough defensive assignments on the ice against the best players in the world and doing it with effectiveness." Vlasic broke the NHL record for career blocked shots earlier this season and ends his time in San Jose with 2,184. He appeared in the playoffs 12 times with the Sharks, including a six-game loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. Internationally, he won gold medals with Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. He won silver medals at the World Championships in 2009 and 2017. "With over 1,300 games in the NHL, he brought immense expertise and experience to the organization daily, and was selected to represent his country on multiple occasions at the highest level," Grier added. "He will go down not only as one of the best defensemen in franchise history, but one of the best players. "We want to thank him for his dedication and commitment to the organization, and wish him all the best." Vlasic has one season left on an eight-year, $56 million extension he signed in July 2017, giving him a $7 million cap hit for 2025-26. Hall of Famers Ray Bourque (Boston Bruins) and Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings) are the only blueliners to play more games with a team than Vlasic, counting regular season and postseason. --Field Level Media
Al Arabiya
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract
The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. Vlasic, 38, has been a staple in the Bay Area for the better part of the past two decades. He has played all 1,465 games of his NHL career for the Sharks since debuting in 2006. Hall of Famers Ray Bourque and Nicklas Lidstrom are the only defensemen who have played more games in the league with one team than Vlasic, counting the regular season and playoffs. Vlasic was a significant part of their core during the contending days when they reached the playoffs in 13 of 14 years and went to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016. 'This was a difficult decision to make today with how much Marc has meant to the San Jose organization for 19 years,' general manager Mike Grier said. 'I was fortunate enough to be here with Marc for his first season with the Sharks and knew he would become a great defenseman.' Over the course of his career in the NHL, Vlasic was one of the premier shutdown defensemen, earning tough defensive assignments on the ice against the best players in the world and doing it with effectiveness. A native of Montreal, Vlasic was a key part of Canada's gold-medal run at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. He missed much of last season because of injuries but skated in 27 games and had three points. Vlasic was set to count $7 million against the salary cap in 2025–26. Buying him out saves San Jose $2.3 million while counting $1.2 million extra in 26–27. 'He brought immense expertise and experience to the organization daily and was selected to represent his country on multiple occasions at the highest level,' Grier said. 'He will go down not only as one of the best defensemen in franchise history but one of the best players. We want to thank him for his dedication and commitment to the organization and wish him all the best.'
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. Vlasic, 38 has been a staple in the Bay Area for the better part of the past two decades. He has played all 1,465 games of his NHL career for the Sharks since debuting in 2006. Advertisement Hall of Famers Ray Bourque and Nicklas Lidstrom are the only defensemen who have played more games in the league with one team than Vlasic, counting the regular season and playoffs. Vlasic was a significant part of their core during the contending days when they reached the playoffs in 13 of 14 years and went to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016. 'This was a difficult decision to make today, with how much Marc has meant to the San Jose organization for 19 years,' general manager Mike Grier said. 'I was fortunate enough to be here with Marc for his first season with the Sharks and knew he would become a great defenseman. Over the course of his career in the NHL, Vlasic was one of the premier shutdown defensemen, earning tough defensive assignments on the ice against the best players in the world and doing it with effectiveness.' A native of Montreal, Vlasic was a key part of Canada's gold-medal run at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. He missed much of last season because of injuries but skated in 27 games and had three points. Advertisement Vlasic was set to count $7 million against the salary cap in 2025-26. Buying him out saves San Jose $2.3 million, while counting $1.2 million extra in '26-27. 'He brought immense expertise and experience to the organization daily, and was selected to represent his country on multiple occasions at the highest level," Grier said. "He will go down not only as one of the best defensemen in franchise history but one of the best players. We want to thank him for his dedication and commitment to the organization, and wish him all the best.' ___ AP NHL: The Associated Press
Washington Post
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. Vlasic, 38 has been a staple in the Bay Area for the better part of the past two decades. He has played all 1,465 games of his NHL career for the Sharks since debuting in 2006.
