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Marc-Edouard Vlasic  • D  •  Sharks

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Unavailable Against Hurricanes

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body) will sit out Thursday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After making 10 consecutive appearances, Vlasic will drop out of the lineup due to an upper-body injury. Due to health issues, Vlasic has made only 17 appearances for the Sharks this season, recording two assists and 29 blocks. Vlasic's exit from the lineup will give Luca Cagnoni a chance to make his NHL debut. The 20-year-old gets an opportunity to impress after flashing some good upside in the minors. Cagnoni has recorded 47 points (13 goals, 34 assists) in 56 AHL appearances with the San Jose Barracuda.
Mar 20   
Tyler Toffoli  • C  •  Sharks

Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward is dealing with a lower-body injury, although it's considered to be minor. Toffoli saw a four-game point streak snap on Saturday against the New York Islanders. He also recently put together a three-game goal streak. Across the entire season, Toffoli has produced 24 goals and 43 points in 62 contests. His absence would leave a big gap in the lineup. Noah Gregor may step in for Toffoli. He has yet to play with his new team due to visa issues.
Mar 10   
Henry Thrun  • D  •  Sharks

Henry Thrun To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and is not expected to make a quick return. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Thrun will be out "for a little bit." After missing four games due to an upper-body injury, Thrun rejoined the action in Saturday's matchup against the New York Islanders but aggravated the injury. Thrun has tallied 10 points (one goal, nine assists) and 55 blocks in 52 games this season. Jimmy Schuldt is poised to replace Thrun in the lineup. Schuldt only recently made his season debut and has not been a proven fantasy contributor.
Mar 10   
Vincent Desharnais  • D  •  Sharks

Vincent Desharnais Shipped To San Jose

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round selection. Desharnais was traded to the Penguins earlier in January in a deal that sent Marcus Pettersson to the Vancouver Canucks. Desharnais appeared in 10 games during his time in Pittsburgh but did not get on the scoresheet. He logged 19 hits and 20 blocked shots while holding a -4 rating. During his first 34 games of the regular season in Vancouver, Desharnais tallied three points (all helpers) while adding 54 hits and 48 blocked shots. He held a -5 rating with 34 penalty minutes. Fantasy managers should expect Desharnais to have a depth role in the San Jose defense. Given his lack of offensive production, Desharnais only carries fantasy value in deeper formats that reward hits, blocks, and penalty minutes.
Mar 6   
Alexander Wennberg  • C  •  Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Dishes Two Helpers In Victory

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg tallied two helpers during their shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday evening. The Sharks were down two goals in the third period but Wennberg was able to spark a comeback. In the final frame, Wennberg tallied two primary helpers, one on Jack Thompson's goal and the other on Tyler Toffoli's goal, which served as the game-tying goal. The Sharks would then complete the comeback by winning in the shootout. This outing extended Wennberg's point streak to three games. Over this stretch, he has tallied five helpers and has not found the back of the net. Through 57 total games, the 30-year-old has scored eight goals and added 20 helpers. He remains a viable option in deeper formats while he continues this productive stretch.
Mar 4   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Available Against Maple Leafs

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) has confirmed he will play in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teenage sensation missed Sunday's practice due to a lower-body injury and was deemed a game-time decision by Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. Celebrini has nailed down a place on the first line, pacing the Sharks with 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 49 games. Despite the team's eight-game losing streak, Celebrini has stayed productive, scoring two goals and providing six assists during this stretch.
Mar 3   
Timothy Liljegren  • D  •  Sharks

Timothy Liljegren Available Against Canadiens

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. He sat out Monday's meeting with the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury and was initially regarded as a game-time decision for Thursday. Liljegren has made 44 appearances with the Sharks this season, scoring nine points (four goals, five assists). Additionally, he has registered 64 blocks and 47 hits. On Thursday, Liljegren will likely return to a top-four role and will skate with the second power-play unit.
Feb 27   
Vitek Vanecek  • G  •  Sharks

Vitek Vanecek Sharp In Overtime Loss

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped 33 of the 35 shots he faced during his overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday evening. Vanecek held the Jets off the scoresheet through the majority of the contest. However, in the final minute of the third period, defenseman Josh Morrissey found the back of the net to force overtime. In overtime, Winnipeg center Mark Scheifele beat Vanecek on a backhand to seal the victory. This was a strong outing for Vanecek as the Sharks were heavily outshot in this contest. This outing extended his losing streak to three games. However, he has made at least 25 saves in two of them and allowed two goals or less in two as well. The 29-year-old was on injured reserve during most of January with a face injury. Across 17 games, Vanecek has held a 3-9-3 record with a .882 save percentage and a 3.87 GAA.
Feb 25   
Timothy Liljegren  • D  •  Sharks

Timothy Liljegren Sitting Out On Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will not play on Monday evening against the Winnipeg Jets. Liljegren exited Sunday's contest early with this injury and will now miss at least one game. Prior to exiting, Liljegren logged just over 10 minutes of ice time and logged two shots and one blocked shot. With Liljegren sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Marc-Edouard Vlasic to draw into the starting lineup on Monday evening. Across 45 contests, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net four times and added five helpers. He has logged 66 blocked shots and added 47 hits. Vlasic will likely slot in on the bottom pairing and should not be targeted in any DFS competitions.
Feb 24   
Alexander Wennberg  • C  •  Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Returns In Second-Line Role

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Sunday against the Calgary Flames. The Sharks plan to use him alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith on the second line. Wennberg has averaged slightly below 0.5 points per game this season, boasting eight goals and 15 assists in 52 games. He has seen a lot of action as the third-line center, and a move up in the lineup may improve Wennberg's productivity on the offensive end. The Swedish forward is also expected to join the second power-play unit. On Sunday, Nico Sturm (lower body) will be another addition to the Sharks' attacking unit. He will skate on the third line after missing the previous eight games.
Feb 23   
Ty Dellandrea  • C  •  Sharks

Ty Dellandrea Could Be An Option Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is close to returning to the lineup and may be an option on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old is nursing an upper-body injury, which has kept Dellandrea out for four games. Dellandrea has not had much fun as a Shark in 2024-25, settling for one goal and five points in 41 outings. However, he may have a bigger role to play for the team on Thursday since Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will remain out.
Feb 5   
Alexander Wennberg  • C  •  Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it's unclear if Wennberg will be ready to return on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, which means he could be sidelined for the entire week. Saturday will mark San Jose's final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. With Wennberg unavailable, Andrew Poturalski saw top-six action on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. However, the 31-year-old is not an attractive fantasy option, as Poturalski has tallied only two points in seven career games. He went scoreless on Tuesday with two shots on goal and a minus-one rating across 13:36 of action.
Feb 5   
Tyler Toffoli  • C  •  Sharks

Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Call For Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Toffoli recently missed three games due to a lower-body injury and may have to sit out some more action. He is two markers short of posting his sixth consecutive 20-goal campaign and has totaled 32 points in 51 games. Fellow forward Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is also a game-time call for Tuesday. He has missed three games with an upper-body injury. With Mikael Granlund now in Dallas, Dellandrea might find himself in a bigger role once he is back in the lineup.
Feb 3   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund Ready To Face Kraken

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (illness) will stay in the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. He was initially questionable for the game after sitting out Wednesday's practice due to an illness. San Jose's leading scorer will skate alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith on the top line and has a spot reserved on the first power-play unit. Granlund has recorded 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) with the man advantage and 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) overall in 51 games played. The Finnish forward has been on a scoring surge lately, tallying three goals and four assists over a five-game stretch.
Jan 30   
Alexander Wennberg  • C  •  Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Out On Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will not be available for Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. He has sustained an upper-body injury, making Wennberg miss only his second game of the season. The Swedish centerman has performed reasonably well in a middle-six role, producing eight goals and 23 points in 52 games. Carl Grundstrom will replace Wennberg in the lineup, with Luke Kunin taking over his job as the third-line center. Grundstrom has gone scoreless 16 times in his past 17 appearances. He has notched five points (one goal, four assists) in 34 outings this season. Wennberg is considered day-to-day, so the Sharks should get him back relatively soon.
Jan 30   
Yaroslav Askarov  • G  •  Sharks

Yaroslav Askarov Stands Tall Against Pittsburgh

San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday evening. The Penguins had a slight edge in this shot total, but Askarov was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when Sidney Crosby found the back of the net on a backhand shot. This was a nice bounce-back showing for Askarov as he posted a 0-3 record over his previous four outings while holding a poor .852% SV with a 4.51 GAA. Before this stretch, Askarov posted a 3-2-1 record with a solid .921% SV and a 2.36 GAA. The young netminder will look to build off this outing as he will likely face the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. The 22-year-old remains an option for deeper formats, given his inconsistent play.
Jan 28   
Tyler Toffoli  • C  •  Sharks

Tyler Toffoli Returns To Sharks Lineup

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be back in action on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. He will return from a three-game absence to a second-line role, linking up with William Eklund and Macklin Celebrini. Toffoli had started to heat up before getting hurt, scoring in back-to-back games and notching four points in two contests. He has bagged 30 points (17 goals, 13 assists) in 47 across the campaign. Nashville has been below par defensively all season, which gives Toffoli a good chance to continue his recent upturn in form.
Jan 23   
Timothy Liljegren  • D  •  Sharks

Timothy Liljegren Returns For Sharks Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (illness) will return to the lineup for Monday's matchup against Boston. He was unavailable on Saturday against the Islanders due to an illness. Liljegren operates in a top-four role and logs regular power-play time in San Jose but hasn't been very impactful. Through 34 outings, the former Maple Leaf has tallied eight points (four goals, four assists) with 47 blocks and 40 hits. He has grown his tally by only three points since December. Henry Thrun played instead of Liljegren at the weekend and will remain in the lineup, with Marc-Edouard Vlasic (illness) ruled out.
Jan 20   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund Good To Go Monday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will be in the lineup on Monday versus Boston. It was unclear if Granlund would be available for the contest after he sat out Sunday's practice with a lower-body injury. His availability is massive for the Sharks, as Granlund has been their leading man in 2024-25. He tops the team in scoring and assists, having notched 37 points and 25 helpers in 46 games. Granlund is expected to skate with Fabian Zetterlund and Boston College product Will Smith. Recent times have been tricky for Granlund, as he has finished pointless in seven of his past 10 outings.
Jan 20   
Tyler Toffoli  • C  •  Sharks

Tyler Toffoli Will Not Play Against Bruins

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Boston. He remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury, missing a second straight game. Toffoli has posted 30 points (17 goals, 13 assists) in 47 games during his first campaign as a Shark, notching a third of the points with the man advantage. Carl Grundstrom took Toffoli's spot in the lineup on Saturday against the Islanders, with Ty Dellandrea getting a look in the top six. Alex Wennberg is projected to replace Dellandrea in that role on Monday.
Jan 20   
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