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San Jose Sharks’ Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) prepares for a face-off against the Calgary Flames in the second period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.

The Marc-Édouard Vlasic era in San Jose is over. The Sharks waived Vlasic on Thursday for the purposes of a contract buyout. If no other team claims Vlasic, he will become a free agent on Friday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. Vlasic ...

The San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on waivers Thursday after 19 seasons with the team. The team said the purpose of the move is to buy out the final year of the 38-year-old ...

San Jose Sharks prospect Cam Lund goes through first NHL practice; Marc-Edouard Vlasic not ruled out for season San Jose Sharks rookie forward Cam Lund practices at Sharks Ice in San Jose on March ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract.

FILE - San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) celebrates with teammates against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., on April 1, 2025.

Vlasic was set to count $7 million against the salary cap in 2025-26. Buying him out saves San Jose $2.3 million, while counting $1.2 million extra in '26-27.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract.