Desharnais scored a goal on two shots, added six PIM, doled out six hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais had missed the previous 23 games due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old defenseman will likely compete with Vincent Iorio for third-pairing minutes moving forward, as Nick Leddy was waived to clear a spot for Desharnais to return. Through 21 outings, Desharnais has three points, 14 shots on net, 34 hits, 35 blocked shots and 38 PIM, so he has fairly limited appeal unless his offense takes off.

Desharnais (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Florida on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks opened a roster spot for Desharnais' return from a 23-game absence by placing Nick Leddy on waivers Sunday. The 29-year-old Desharnais has contributed two assists, 12 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 28 hits across 20 appearances this season.

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Monday that Desharnais (upper body) is expected to travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais has been sidelined since late November due to his upper-body injury, but he returned to practice Jan. 4 and appears to be closing in on a return to game action. The Sharks' road trip runs from Thursday in Washington through Jan. 20 in Tampa Bay, and while it's not yet clear exactly when Desharnais will return, it seems likely that he'll be an option for the team sometime during the next week.

Desharnais (upper body) participated in Sunday's practice and could be an option to return to the lineup Tuesday against Columbus, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais has been sidelined for 17 straight games, as he hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 26 in Colorado. If Desharnais is given the green light to play Tuesday, he will likely be eased into action in a third-pairing role. The 29-year-old has accounted for two helpers, 28 hits, 34 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 20 outings this season.

Desharnais (upper body) will be sidelined through the Christmas break, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais is still considered week-to-week while on injured reserve, so it's possible he will be out even longer than the break. Considering the blueliner hasn't scored a goal since 2023-24 when he was with the Oilers, and has managed just two points this year, few fantasy managers figure to be impacted by his continued absence.

Desharnais (upper body) is week-to-week, according to Max Miller of NHL.com on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais has missed the last three games, and the Sharks moved him to injured reserve before Monday's 6-3 win over Utah. He has generated two assists, 12 shots on goal, 34 blocked shots and 28 hits across 20 appearances this season.

Desharnais (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais missed Saturday's game against the Golden Knights due to his upper-body injury, and he's facing a multi-game absence after landing on injured reserve. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but Pavol Regenda was called up by the Sharks in a corresponding move Monday.

Desharnais (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Vegas, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais also missed Friday's 3-2 win over Vancouver. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky revealed Saturday that Desharnais has been dealing with this injury "for a little bit." Desharnais is currently considered day-to-day, but the Warsofsky also said he's "gotta get it looked at," which suggests that the 29-year-old defenseman will undergo further evaluation. Desharnais has two assists, 28 hits and 34 blocks in 20 outings this season. 

Desharnais notched an assist, two blocked shots and 10 PIM in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

This was Desharnais' season debut as he filled in for John Klingberg (lower body) and Shakir Mukhamadullin (undisclosed). With injuries piling up on the Sharks' blue line, Desharnais should get a chance to fill a third-pairing role for a while. He had three assists in 51 regular-season games between the Sharks, Penguins and Canucks last year, so he has minimal upside on offense, but he can bring some physicality.

Desharnais (upper body) took part in Thursday's practice, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, which suggests that he's healthy for the start of training camp.

EDGE Analysis

Desharnais didn't play past March 27 due to the injury. He had three assists, 45 PIM, 87 hits and 83 blocks in 51 regular-season appearances between Vancouver, Pittsburgh and San Jose last year. Desharnais is in the mix for a spot on the Sharks' Opening Night roster.