Studnicka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka finds himself headed back to the minors after going pointless in nine straight games in which he registered a mere seven shots, 10 hits and four blocks while averaging 11:04 of ice time. Studnicka's demotion could clear the way for Kevin Labanc to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last four games, though San Jose could also bring somebody else back ahead of Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Studnicka will report to the Sharks on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka won't make it in time to face the Coyotes on Friday but it sounds like he'll participate in practice Saturday. He could make his Sharks debut as early as Sunday in Colorado. The 24-year-old was acquired from Vancouver earlier Friday and will replace Nico Sturm (abdomen) on the NHL roster.

Vancouver traded Studnicka to San Jose in exchange for Nick Cicek and a sixth-round draft pick Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka scored in his season debut but appeared in just five NHL games before hitting waivers. Since then, he's tallied seven points in nine AHL contests. The 24-year-old could land some more NHL playing time with the Sharks but it's unclear if he'll report to AHL San Jose first.

Studnicka was placed on waivers Monday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Abbotsford.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka has one goal, four shots on net and six hits in five appearances with Vancouver this season. He has been a healthy scratch for the last five contests, so he will get some much-needed playing time in the minors if he clears.

Studnicka scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka put the Canucks ahead 3-2 with his second-period marker. The 24-year-old made his season debut Saturday after earning an emergency recall Thursday. He had eight points in 48 outings between Boston and Vancouver last season. Studnicka is expected to fill a bottom-six role when he's in the lineup, which he should have a chance to do at least until Teddy Blueger (bruise) is ready to return.

Studnicka was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka passed through waivers Monday and was sent to the minors. He had four goals and four assists in 47 games with the Canucks last season after playing parts of four seasons with the Bruins.

Studnicka was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka tallied four goals and eight points in 47 games with Vancouver last season following a trade from the Bruins. If he clears waivers, the 24-year-old center will start the year with AHL Abbotsford, where he'll serve as a depth option.

Studnicka recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka has played in seven straight games, picking up two assists, eight shots on net and 17 hits in that span. The 24-year-old forward is up to eight points, 62 shots, 52 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 45 appearances between the Canucks and the Bruins this season. He's primarily played in a bottom-six role since he was traded to Vancouver in October.

Studnicka has become a regular in the press box.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka played last Saturday against the Kings, seeing just 8:41 of ice time. He has spent the past two games in the press box, and has been scratched for eight of the Canucks last nine contests.

Studnicka said that he lost 12 pounds during his illness last week, Randip Janda of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Studnicka was back at practice Thursday, seeing third line action between Brock Boeser and Vasily Podkolzin. Studnicka has four goals and six points in 30 games this season. Look for Studnicka to return to action Saturday in Philadelphia.