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Sharks' Radim Simek: Doubtful to finish Wednesday's game
Simek (lower body) is doubtful to finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was seen limping down the tunnel in the first period. The defenseman has never played more than 48 games in a season, so any injury at this stage of the campaign is a concerning one. His status should be updated prior to Saturday's preseason tilt against the Kings.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Draws assist Wednesday
Simek notched an assist and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.
Simek set up Noah Gregor on the Sharks' lone goal of the game midway through the first period. The 30-year-old Simek had gone eight games without a point since returning from a concussion and a foot injury. The defenseman is up to three points with 39 shots on net, 88 hits, 74 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 43 contests in a bottom-pairing role.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Returns to lineup Thursday
Simek (concussion/foot) will return to the lineup versus Vancouver on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek has missed the last eight games and 30 of the last 33 contests. He has been dealing with recurring issues due to a pair of concussions earlier in the season, as well as a foot injury. He has a goal and an assist in 34 games this season.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: May return before end of trip
Simek (concussion/foot) could play before the end of the Sharks' current road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek has been dealing with both injuries over the last couple of weeks, but he is with the Sharks on their current trip. They play Thursday in Vancouver and Saturday in Calgary, so it's possible he draws in for one of those games.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Week-to-week
Simek is considered week-to-week because of a reoccurring situation related to the two concussions he suffered this season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Simek also sustained an injured foot on a shot block in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Washington. The 30-year-old blueliner has chipped in one goal, one assist, 37 shots on net, 55 blocks and 66 hits in 34 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Doesn't travel with team
Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.
Simek's absence, along with an unnamed game-time decision on defense, could see both Nick Cicek and Nikolai Knyzhov inserted into the lineup versus the Jets on Monday. This is just the latest injury concern for Simek, who has been limited to a mere 34 games this season in which he tallied two points, 37 shots and 66 hits while averaging 14:29 of ice time.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Sustains injury Saturday
Simek (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Capitals.
Simek logged just 8:20 of ice time over two periods before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Sharks don't have a spare defenseman on hand, so if Simek can't play Monday in Winnipeg, the team may make a recall from AHL San Jose. This was Simek's third game back from a 22-game absence due to an upper-body injury, but it's unclear if the injuries are related.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Will not play Thursday
Simek (upper body) will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Nashville, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek was activated from injured reserve but will not be in the lineup versus the Predators. He last played Dec. 31 and has missed the last 20 games with the injury. Simek has a goal and an assist in 31 games with 62 hits and 52 blocked shots.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Available if needed
Simek (upper body) will be available to play Thursday versus Nashville if needed, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek is still on injured reserve, but he could be activated and rejoin the lineup against the Predators if called upon. He's picked up two points through 31 contests this campaign.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Still not ready
Simek (upper body) won't be activated off injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was a full participant in practice Monday, but he's evidently still not ready for game action. Once cleared to play, look for the 30-year-old defender, who's picked up two points through 31 contests this campaign, to return to a bottom-pairing role.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Practices fully Monday
Simek (upper body) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek appears to be getting close to a potential return to the lineup after missing the past 13 games. He has contributed two points, 31 shots on goal, 52 blocks and 62 hits in 31 contests this campaign.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Placed on injured reserve
Simek (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek's roster spot will be taken by Mikey Eyssimont, who was claimed off waivers from Winnipeg on Friday. Simek has only one goal and one assist, as well as 62 hits, in 31 games this season.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Unavailable Sunday
Simek (upper body) won't play Sunday against Chicago, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was injured in Saturday's loss to Dallas. Coach David Quinn expects to know more about the defenseman's injury situation in the next few days. San Jose is off until Friday against Anaheim following Sunday's contest. Scott Harrington will suit up against the Blackhawks.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Exits game with undisclosed injury
Simek left Saturday's game against Dallas with an undisclosed injury and won't return, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Simek logged just 1:51 of ice time before he exited the game. He was playing in just his second contest since returning from an upper-body injury. Scott Harrington might draw into the lineup Sunday versus Chicago if Simek isn't available.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Chips in with first assist of year
Simek posted an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Coyotes.
Simek set up a Tomas Hertl goal in the first period. The helper was Simek's first of the year and just his second point in 26 appearances. He's had little opportunity to contribute offense from a third-pairing role, and he's never produced more than nine points or played in more than 48 games over parts of five seasons with the Sharks. The 30-year-old defenseman has added 50 hits, 46 blocked shots, 21 PIM, 27 shots on net and a minus-4 rating this year.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Sitting Wednesday
Simek (upper body) won't play against Seattle despite being available to return, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site. The Sharks want to keep rookie defender Nick Cicek in the lineup for another game, so Simek will get Wednesday's contest off to rest up a little more.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Could return Wednesday
Simek (upper body) could return to action Wednesday after receiving clearance Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek, who has missed the past four games, may replace Nick Cicek in the lineup against Seattle. He has one goal, 19 shots on net, 27 blocks and 28 hits in 17 appearances this year.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Unavailable Monday
Simek (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Ottawa, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek took part in the morning skate but will sit for a fourth consecutive contest. He could be an option for Wednesday's game against Seattle.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Lands on IR
Simek (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was injured in Sunday's game against Minnesota. San Jose hasn't provided an update on his status yet, but he will miss at least the next three contests.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Injured Sunday
Simek (undisclosed) will not return to Sunday's game against the Wild.
Simek saw just 0:24 of ice time before exiting Sunday's contest. He'll be considered questionable ahead of Tuesday's game in Vegas. The 30-year-old blueliner has one point in 17 games this season.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 200 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mlada Boleslav, Czechoslovakia |
| Age: 31 |
| Experience: 5 |
| Shoots: Left |