The Sharks said on Wednesday (Dec. 18) that Vanecek is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to an upper-body injury, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

The Sharks placed F Klim Kostin on injured reserve on Saturday (Dec. 14).

Vlasic is ramping up his condition, according to Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. There is no clear timetable yet for his return.

Couture has not resumed skating on Friday (Nov. 1) and remains without a timeline to return, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

The San Jose Sharks placed F Igor Chernyshov on injured reserve on Monday (Oct. 7).