San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek (lower body) suffered an injury during a preseason game in late September and is questionable to play in the Sharks season opener. Simek hasn't started skating again, making it unlikely that he'll be in the lineup versus the Golden Knights next Thursday. The 31-year-old played 44 regular season games for the Sharks last year, registering one goal and two assists. With a minus-41 career rating, Simek is not a player who will be a fantasy factor.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek appears unlikely to be available for the club's regular-season opener on Oct. 12 against the Vegas Golden Knights due to a lower-body injury. He was expected to take part in practice on Monday but did not end up skating, as per head coach David Quinn. The 31-year-old was injured in the first period of a Sept. 27 preseason contest versus the Anaheim Ducks and has not played since. Not known for his offense, the blueliner tallied one goal and three points across 44 games last season and has seven goals and 29 points across 209 career games. The Czechia native could begin the season on injured reserve.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek (upper body) won't be able to play Sunday against Chicago. He suffered an upper-body injury Saturday against Dallas and had to exit the game after logging only 1:51 of ice time. Simek has been a big defensive presence for San Jose, having recorded 62 hits and 52 blocks in 31 outings, but his offensive work includes only one goal and one assist this season. Scott Harrington will be drafted into the lineup as his replacement on Sunday. The 29-year-old will get his 12th game of the season, looking to add to five points.
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