The San Jose Sharks announced the waiving of defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, a veteran who played 19 seasons with the team. The decision to buy out the final year of his $56 million contract comes after Vlasic accumulated 1,323 regular-season games, securing a reputation as a top shutdown defenseman. Throughout his career, he broke the NHL record for career blocked shots, participated in multiple playoffs and international competitions, and made a significant impact on the franchise. General manager Mike Grier acknowledged Vlasic's contributions and expressed gratitude for his dedication.
This was a difficult decision to make today, with how much Marc has meant to the San Jose organization for 19 years. Over the course of his career in the NHL, Vlasic was one of the premier shutdown defensemen, earning tough defensive assignments on the ice against the best players in the world and doing it with effectiveness.
With over 1,300 games in the NHL, he brought immense expertise and experience to the organization daily, and was selected to represent his country on multiple occasions at the highest level.
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