Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sat 3/28/15 2:47 PM

Vlasic left Saturday's game against the Flyers with an undisclosed injury, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports. It's not clear what resulted in Vlasic's removal from the game, but he's been unable to take a shift since the 15:53 mark of the first period. The Sharks are viewing him as questionable to return, but the team seems more likely to exercise precaution. Consider him day-to-day until more information is revealed.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Wed 3/4/15 2:38 PM

Vlasic tallied his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's win over the Canucks. The eight goals match Vlasic's output from the last two seasons combined. He's benefited greatly from a 10.3 shooting rate that is nearly six points higher than his career percentage, so it wouldn't be surprising if Vlasic ends up falling short of the double-digit goals despite 17 games remaining on the Sharks' schedule.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Fri 2/20/15 10:14 PM

Vlasic had a goal and played 24:07 in Thursday's win over the Stars.Vlasic's first two games back from injury came with a collective minus-5 rating. He changed that on Thursday, getting his first point since returning and posting a plus-2 rating. It looks like there's no need to worry about lingering effects of his injury.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sun 2/15/15 6:31 PM

Vlasic (upper body) is slated to play Sunday against the Lightning, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.Per the report, with Vlasic back in the mix, one of the Sharks' left-handed defenseman (Scott Hannan, Matt Irwin or Mirco Mueller) is in line to be the odd man out of Sunday night's lineup.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sun 2/15/15 4:36 PM

The Sharks have activated Vlasic (upper body) from injured reserve, the team's official site reports.Vlasic, who last suited up on Feb. 5, thus appears on track to be available for Sunday's game against the Lightning. The blueliner has recorded 17 points and 15 PIM in 52 games to date.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sat 2/14/15 8:23 PM

Vlasic (upper body) is considered "a possibility" to play Sunday against the Lightning, CSN Bay Area reports.Vlasic, who been held out of the Sharks' previous four games, resumed practicing with the team Saturday. The team will reevaluate him after Sunday's morning skate before making a call on his availability for the game.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sat 2/14/15 3:49 PM

Vlasic skated with the team on Saturday, David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News reports.It's evident that Vlasic's health is trending upwards. However, at this point in time, it still isn't clear whether or not he'll be able to suit up on Sunday when the Sharks take on the Lightning. The team should shed some light on Vlasic's availability prior to Sunday's contest.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Fri 2/13/15 2:36 PM

Vlasic didn't travel with the team to Arizona and he will not play Friday against the Coyotes, the San Jose Mercury News reports.Vlasic suffered an upper-body injury at some point last week, and he will continue to sit on injured reserve through Friday. There is some good news on his situation, as he skated Friday and coach Todd McLellan insisted he does not have a concussion. He's eligible to return from injured reserve at any point, so now it's just a question of being fully healthy.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sun 2/8/15 5:26 PM

Vlasic was placed on injured reserve Sunday. Vlasic was initially believed to be dealing with an illness, but coach Todd McLellan clarified that he was suffering from an upper-body injury. The isssue will send him to injured reserve, pushing his potential return date back to next Sunday at the earliest. The team recalled Dylan DeMelo on Sunday to take his place on the roster.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic
D FA
Sun 2/8/15 3:56 PM

Vlasic is reportedly dealing with an "upper-body" injury and will miss Monday's game against the Flames, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports. Vlasic was initially believed to be dealing with an illness, but coach Todd McLellan indicated that it is instead an upper-body injury that is ailing him. Regardless, it will cost him Monday's contest as well, meaning his next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Capitals. Scott Hannan will likely draw into the lineup in his place.