Wed 7/11/12 6:03 PM

Marc-Edouard Vlasic has agreed to a five-year/$21 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks. Vlasic's new deal with begin in 2013-14. "Marc-Edouard has grown into an important part of our organization over the last six seasons," said Sharks GM Doug Wilson. "He can play in all situations and has blossomed into a very trusted player on both sides of the puck. We are very happy to have him on our team for the next six seasons." He had four goals and 23 points in 82 games last season.