The San Jose Sharks have placed veteran defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on waivers as part of a plan to buy out the final year of his contract. After 19 seasons with the team, Vlasic, who has played in over 1,300 NHL games and is known for his defensive prowess, is leaving a legacy of commitment and skill. General manager Mike Grier praised Vlasic's contributions and highlighted his record-setting career, noting both his accomplishments in the NHL and his international achievements with Team Canada, including gold medals at the Olympics and World Cup.
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.
With over 1,300 games in the NHL, he brought immense expertise and experience to the organization daily.
He will go down not only as one of the best defensemen in franchise history, but one of the best players.
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