Marc-Édouard Vlasic has played some of his best hockey in recent years since the start of the new year; what has changed, and where does this leave the San Jose Sharks going forward? Start with how Vlasic has earned the trust of David Quinn and the coaching staff and how off-the-ice issues could have been a factor in the poor start of his season. Then, explore if the Sharks should keep Vlasic on the roster for the 2024-25 season and how he could be a mentor for the multitude of young defensemen on the roster like Shakir Mukhamadullin, Henry Thrun, and Ty Emberson. Finally, if the Sharks were to buy out Vlasic, what would that do for the roster, their cap situation, and the ripple effects?
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If I remember correctly, speaking on Vlasic staying with the team, I think he said he wants to end his career in San Jose. His heart truly is locked on (ha) San Jose.
If anything, I think he’d rather take a massive Pay cut or just hang up the skates rather than being traded away.
I could be mistaken but I think I remember him saying in an interview that he only wants to get the cup in San Jose.
I think once this contract is up, Vlasic might just call it a career and step back, probably working as a mentor for the young guns and so he can stay with his friends.
Idk I’m just being too sentimental and can’t imagine losing Vlasic.
Vlasic is here for the term
Just keep him, the sharks probably wont compete until the contract is due anyway
not worth the buyout, at worst you bury him with the cuda at some point
We are paying it unless you dump it with picks. That doesn’t make sense. If you just need the roster spot, then waive him and put him in the AHL. He can help young guys there. I don’t think we are above the veteran rule in the AHL.
One thing to be addressed is maybe that they have a depth of defensemen, but many too-similar ones who are mostly 4th, 5th or 6th D, and replaceable: Emberson, Rutta, Edison, Okhoituk, Burroughs, McDonald, Benning – All of them are not super great or valuable…it's ok to just trade/lose some of them. But it's good to get rid of Vlasic contract as cleanly as possible in 2 years and not damage the team beyond that.