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Marc-Edouard Vlasic News
Vlasic (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game.

Vlasic remained off of the ice during Monday’s morning skate and will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. The Sharks did just fine without Vlasic vs. the No.1 team in the NHL over the weekend so expect them to be patient with Vlasic.

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Vlasic (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday’s game.

Vlasic suffered an injury after being hit by Predators forward Ryan Johansen during Wednesday’s win. The early prognosis is positive as it looks like Vlasic won’t be out long-term. Monitor his status during Saturday’s morning skate.

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The Sharks have signed Marc-Edouard Vlasic to an eight-year extension worth $56M ($7.0M AAV).

Vlasic is viewed as one of the best two-way defensemen in the NHL, but failed to top 30 points in 2016-17 after setting a career-high with 39 points (8G / 31A) the year before. The 30-year-old will likely be a top-25 fantasy defenseman in 2017-18, but the length of this deal could hurt the Sharks’ cap situation down the line.

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Vlasic (undisclosed) will return to the Sharks’ lineup on Tuesday.

Vlasic missed Saturday’s game in Nashville, but will return tonight vs. the Rangers. Regarded as one of the best two-way defensemen in the NHL, Vlasic has recorded 22 points (5G / 17A) in 68 games this season while playing a shutdown role for San Jose.

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Vlasic (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.

Vlasic left Saturday's game midway through the second period and did not return. Vlasic was on the ice this morning, but was one of the first players off, which puts his status for tonight’s game in question. Monitor his status prior to game-time.

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Vlasic (lower-body) will return to the Sharks lineup in Game 1.

Vlasic has been out since March 17th with a lower-body injury, but he will return just in time for Game one of the playoffs. Vlasic is an excellent two-way defenseman, who picked up 39 points (8G / 31A) in 67 games this season. Look for him to be reunited with Justin Braun.

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