Nutivaara (hip) announced his retirement Friday, according to NHL reporter Tommi Seppala.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara inked a one-year contract last offseason, but he only managed to play in one preseason game before he was sidelined for the entire 2022-23 regular season. The 29-year-old played in 275 NHL games in his career, tallying 17 goals and chipping in 54 assists over that span.

Nutivaara didn't play at all in 2022-23 because of a hip injury, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara was on injured reserve for nearly the entirety of what could be his only season with the Sharks. He is a pending unrestricted free agent, and his career could be in jeopardy. Nutivaara appeared in only one game with Florida during the 2021-22 season because of the hip issue.

Nutivaara (lower body) was shifted to long-term injured reserve Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is simply a paper move for the Sharks as Nutivaara has yet to play this season. There's been little update on his status and he can be considered out indefinitely until more information is available.

Nutivaara (lower body) is not close to a return, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara only managed to play in one game last season because of hip surgery, and it is believed that he is still dealing with complications from that procedure. The Sharks defender hasn't skated yet.

Nutivaara (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara is considered day-to-day but he already missed the first two games of the season. He could return for San Jose's next game Friday against Carolina if he's ready but there hasn't been much of an update on his status.

Nutivaara (lower body) is not with the Sharks on the team's European trip, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach David Quinn said on Friday that Nutivaara's lower-body injury was related to the issue that limited the defenseman to one game last season. He was in the lineup a week ago for a preseason contest, but he didn't feel right afterward and now it appears as though he will be out for the start of the 2022-23 campaign.

Nutivaara is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks are going to be cautious with Nutivaara, but at this point there's no reason to believe he won't be ready for San Jose's regular-season opener versus Carolina on Oct. 14. However, it's worth noting Nutivaara was limited to just one game with the Panthers in 2021-22 due to several different injuries.

Nutivaara (undisclosed) is on the Sharks' training camp roster.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara missed all but one game for the Panthers last year. The 28-year-old has missed large chunks of three consecutive campaigns, and the Sharks have brought in a number of defenseman to create competition during camp. That said, Nutivaara signed for $1.5 million this offseason, so he should make the Opening Night roster if he can avoid injuries.

Nutivaara (undisclosed) signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Sharks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara dealt with a range of injuries last year that limited him to one assist in one game for the Panthers. He'll get a fresh start in San Jose, where he'll compete for a bottom-four role.

Nutivaara (lower body) skated before practice recently but remains without a definite timeline to return, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nutivaara has played in just one contest this season. It's not like the Panthers need to rush him back -- they've done well without his services so far. It's unclear if he'll be able to return before the end of the regular season, though his long absence and lack of a guaranteed role if he returns makes him a non-factor in most fantasy formats.