Vlasic was put on unconditional waivers by the Sharks on Thursday for the purposes of buying out the final year of his contract, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic signed an eight-year, $56 million contract in July of 2017. He saw action in 27 games during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring once and adding two assists, missing the first three months of the season with back problems. Vlasic could play for another NHL team next season but at the age of 38, it will likely be in a limited role.

Vlasic scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was Vlasic's first of the season, cutting the deficit to 3-2 in the third period. This was his second game back after missing four contests due to an upper-body injury. The Sharks' blue line is a little beat up right now, so Vlasic should play regularly to close out the campaign if he can stay healthy. The 38-year-old has three points, 10 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating across 19 appearances this season. He is under contract for 2025-26, though he may have to settle for a part-time role if the Sharks think it's better to let younger players get a chance.

Vlasic (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Kings, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic will replace Jimmy Schuldt (undisclosed) in the lineup after sitting out four games due to an upper-body injury. Vlasic hasn't cracked the scoresheet since Jan. 14 versus Detroit, so his return won't move the needle for many fantasy managers.

Vlasic (upper body) will sit out Saturday's game against the Rangers, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic will miss his fourth straight game but could return to the lineup versus the Kings on Sunday. He has two assists in only 17 appearances this season. Vlasic may replace Jimmy Schuldt on Sunday.

Vlasic (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Rangers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has been out of action for the Sharks' previous three contests due to his upper-body injury but appears to be trending in the right direction. Considering the veteran blueliner is mired in a 14-game pointless streak, few fantasy players will be impacted by his potential return to the lineup.

Vlasic (upper body) will not suit up Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic is set to miss his third straight game. The Sharks won't rush the 37-year-old back since they have nothing to play for to close out the season. His absence allows Luca Cagnoni to stay in the lineup.

Vlasic (upper body) won't play Saturday against Bruins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the second straight game Vlasic's missed after appearing in San Jose's previous 10 contests. The veteran blueliner has two assists in 17 games this year.

Vlasic has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Carolina due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic had suited up for each of the Sharks' last 10 games, and he was held without a point while recording 20 blocked shots, a hit and a minus-6 rating. Jimmy Schuldt will take his place in the lineup Thursday, while Vlasic's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Bruins.

Vlasic suited up and blocked four shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic hadn't played in the Sharks' first four games in February, but he filled in for Timothy Liljegren (upper body), who was injured versus the Flames on Sunday. Given that the Sharks are in a rebuild, it's not a surprise to see Vlasic serve as a part-time player at age 37. He has contributed two assists, five shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over eight appearances this season after missing nearly three months due to a back injury.

Vlasic (illness) could return to the lineup versus Nashville on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic sat out Monday's 6-3 loss to Boston after playing through an illness in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Minnesota. If Henry Thrun (lower body) is available for Tuesday's matchup, Vlasic will be a healthy scratch. The 37-year-old Vlasic has two assists, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in five appearances this season.