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The Sharks have recalled Barclay Goodrow from San Jose (AHL).
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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.
Vlasic (lower-body) will miss at least 7-10 more days.
Vlasic will miss his third straight game on Tuesday and is expected to miss at least 3-5 more games with with a lower-body injury. With Vlasic sidelined, Dylan DeMelo will remain in the Sharks lineup.
Wennberg (lower-body) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Wennberg missed Sunday’s game in New Jersey with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to play tonight according to head coach John Tortorella. Wennberg has enjoyed a strong season, potting seven goals with 25 assists (32 points) in 59 games.
The Wild have acquired Scott Sabourin from the Kings for Brett Sutter.
Sabourin, 23, was just five points (3G / 2A) in 28 games with Ontario (AHL) and no points in three games with Manchester (ECHL). He is expected to report to Iowa (AHL).
Couture (leg) will return to the Sharks lineup on Wednesday.
Vlasic (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
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The Sharks have sent Barclay Goodrow to San Jose (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Sharks have recalled Barclay Goodrow from San Jose (AHL).
Goodrow, 22, spent the majority of last season with the Sharks, but has been in the AHL for most of this year. Goodrow had three assists in 12 games with the Sharks earlier in the year and eight goals and three assists (11 points) in 15 games with San Jose (AHL).
Couture (leg) will miss the Sharks’ five-game road trip.
Couture underwent a procedure to close up an artery due to bleeding in his right thigh and will miss at least the next five games. It will be the Sharks final five games before the Christmas break, so monitor his status when the team gets back into action after the break.
Couture is out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure on a small arterial bleed.
Couture left Wednesday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Couture was playing in just his second game after missing 23 with a broken fibula. Exiting Wednesday's game sparks speculation that Couture may have suffered a setback. The details are limited at this point, so expect an update on Thursday or Friday.
Couture (fibula) will return to the Sharks lineup on Tuesday.
Couture has been out since October 13th, but will be back in the Sharks lineup on Tuesday. Couture will skate on the Sharks’ second line with Patrick Marleau and Joel Ward and will also be featured on the top power-play unit. Couture had one assist in three games before his injury.
The Sharks have activated Logan Couture (fibula) off of IR.
Couture has been out since October 13th because of a broken fibula, but he was activated from IR, which suggests that he will return to the lineup on Tuesday. The Sharks would not confirm that Couture would play vs. the Flames, so we will await word after Tuesday’s morning skate.
Couture (fibula) returned to practice on Monday.
Couture is just over six weeks into his original 4-6 week timetable, so his return should be around the corner. He reportedly stayed on the ice for 30 minutes and look like he was moving well. Couture will need to participate in a number of practice sessions without limitations before he is cleared to play.
Wennberg (lower-body) returns to the Blue Jackets lineup on Wednesday.
Wennberg (lower-body) returned to practice on Monday.
Wennberg has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but returned to practice this afternoon. Wennberg was not given a timetable when he got hurt , but his return to practice this morning suggests that he could be back later this week.
The Blue Jackets have placed Alexander Wennberg (lower-body) on injured reserve.
Wennberg suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday vs. the Canucks and will miss at least seven days after being placed on injured reserve today. With Wennberg out, look for Rene Bourque to play on Friday.
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The Sharks have reassigned Barclay Goodrow to San Jose (AHL).
Goodrow has produced just three assists in 12 games with the Sharks this season, so he has been sent back to the AHL. The Sharks did not announce a corresponding call-up.