Schlemko sustained an apparent leg injury in Saturday's game against the Canadiens, Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko came up lame in the second period. Prior to departing, the defenseman hoisted one shot on goal with two PIM in 10:27 of ice time. Team Teal carried seven blueliners into this most recent contest with Dylan DeMelo acting as the healthy scratch. DeMelo figures to be the replacement if Schlemko misses any time, but then again, it's worth noting that the Sharks won't play again until Dec. 7.

Schlemko put up an assist in a 3-2 loss to the visiting Ducks on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko has hit the scoresheet twice in the last four games but has just five assists in 21 contests this season. He's been firing the puck quite a bit (42 shots on net this year, including nine over his last three) but still hasn't found twine, so it shouldn't be too long before he grabs his first goal as a Shark.

Schlemko notched a pair of power-play assists -- his first points of the season -- in Thursday's 3-1 win over Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

He did so despite playing only 14:17 -- easily the lowest mark among Sharks defensemen. A mere one minute of that was power-play time, but that's really just a testament to the efficiency Schlemko and his mates showed on the man advantage. The 29-year-old has been seeing steady minutes on the power play, but it still took him eight games to earn his first points with San Jose. He's largely being deployed as a specialist, so Schlemko's even-strength minutes are rather limited on the third defensive pairing, but continued special-teams usage alongside the team's most talented skaters should yield more production before long.

Schlemko signed a four-year, $8.1 million contract with the Sharks on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko figures to beef up San Jose's blue line after he scored six goals and assisted on 13 over 67 outings with New Jersey last season, the 29-year-old's most productive campaign to date.

Schlemko (upper body) will play in Saturday's game against the Lightning, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko has not played since March 17 due to his upper-body issue, but he will be back on the ice Saturday night. He was quiet in the fantasy department in March when healthy, recording just two assists, zero PIM, and a minus-four rating across eight games.

Coach John Hynes indicated Friday that he expects Schlemko (upper body) to be available for Saturday's game against the Lightning Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he's expected to be available, Gulitti suggests that it may come down to a coach's decision as to whether or not he will dress. The 28-year-old blueliner has collected 19 points through 63 contests this season, but remains only in consideration in some deeper fantasy leagues. The team should confirm his status for Saturday's contest again on game day.

Schlemko (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's meeting with Florida, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Schlemko will not be in the lineup Thursday, he appears to be nearing a return and could see action against the Lightning on Saturday. When healthy, the 28-year-old is not exactly a prolific scorer, as he has failed to register a goal in his last 19 outings. Additionally, the blueliner managed a meager four helpers over that span, further depressing his fantasy value.

Schlemko, who has been out since March 17 with an upper-body injury, hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko took the ice with his teammates Wednesday, and while a Thursday return may be pushing things, it looks like the blueliner -- who has 10 points in 63 games -- is getting closer to game action at this stage.

Schlemko (upper body) will sit out Sunday and is doubtful to play again this week, Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly what's forcing Schlemko to miss his second straight contest, but the 28-year-old blueliner's injury shortens his career-best season a bit. Expect another update when he closes in on a return, but it appears that could be a week or more out.

Schlemko will sit out Saturday's contest with the Blue Jackets due to an upper-body injury, Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlemko has been unable to pencil himself onto the scoresheet in his last six contests and has a goal drought that dates back to early February. Despite his recent struggles, the journeyman is having a career year as he's tallied 19 points in 63 contests. The 28-year-old is not going to help you win any daily contests, but will be thrilled with his ability to contribute.