Viel was put on waivers by Winnipeg on Wednesday with the intent of sending him to AHL Manitoba if he clears.
Viel recorded 15 goals, 31 points and 150 PIM in 60 AHL contests with the Barracuda in 2022-23. The 26-year-old also has three goals, five points and 139 PIM in 49 career NHL appearances.
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Jets' Jeffrey Viel: Joins Jets on two-way deal
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Viel (upper body) agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Winnipeg on Saturday, according to Sara Orlesky of TSN.
Viel missed the final six contests of the 2022-23 campaign due to his upper-body injury. He had no points, four shots, six hits and two blocks in four outings with the Sharks last season. At the AHL level, Viel contributed 15 goals and 31 points in 60 games with the Barracuda.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Not expected to play
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Viel (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus the Flames, per the NHL media site.
Viel's season is likely over, as it seems unlikely he'd return for Thursday's finale in Edmonton. He's gone without a point in four NHL contests while adding six hits, four shots on goal and two PIM.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Ruled out again versus Sharks
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Viel (upper body) will remain unavailable ahead of Thursday's clash with San Jose, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Viel has played in just four NHL games this season in which he has failed to register a point while notching just four shots. At this point, Viel may be hard-pressed to crack the lineup even once cleared to play. In his stead, Adam Raska will make his 2022-23 season debut in Thursday's contest.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Won't play Tuesday
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Viel (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Viel is considered day-to-day due to a lingering issue. He has been credited with four shots on goal, two blocked shots and six hits in four NHL outings this campaign.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Up with Sharks
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Viel was summoned from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Viel has notched 15 goals, 16 assists and 150 PIM in 60 AHL contests this campaign. He hasn't played for the Sharks since he logged 7:22 of ice time against Montreal on Nov. 29.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Returns to AHL
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Viel was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Viel got into one game and logged two PIM and two hits in 7:22 of ice time versus the Canadiens on Tuesday. It's unclear if the 25-year-old will be recalled again during the Sharks road trip, which continues with stops in Ottawa on Saturday and in Buffalo on Sunday.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Called up from AHL San Jose
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Viel was promoted from the minors Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Even with his promotion, Viel is far from guaranteed to suit up during the Sharks' four-game road trip, though an injury to Jonah Gadjovich (illness) could open the door. In the minors this year, the 25-year-old Viel has notched three goals and two assists in 18 contracts.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Waived by Sharks
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Viel was placed on waivers Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Viel has just five points in 45 career NHL games. He could split time between the AHL and NHL levels again this season.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Back at it
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Viel (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Viel should return to a bottom-six role following his two-game absence. He's picked up only five points through 33 contests this campaign, so he won't garner much attention in fantasy circles.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Out Sunday
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Viel (undisclosed) will not be available Sunday against Minnesota, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Viel likely picked up an injury Saturday against the Stars but it's unclear exactly what he's dealing with. In his absence, Thomas Bordeleau will make his NHL debut. An update on Viel's status could be available ahead of Tuesday's tilt with Columbus.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Sparks comeback effort
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Viel scored a goal on three shots, logged two hits and added two PIM in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Avalanche.
Viel got the Sharks on the board late in the second period, and they carried some momentum into the third, though the comeback effort fell short. This was Viel's first point since Feb. 24 -- he's been a healthy scratch in four of the last 10 games. The 25-year-old has five points, 82 PIM, 64 hits and 20 shots on net in 23 contests this season, but he's on the fringe of the Sharks' lineup and only sees fourth-line minutes.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Assist and fight in shootout win
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Viel notched an assist, four hits and a fighting major in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.
Viel set up a Jasper Weatherby goal in the first period. In the second, Viel obliged Zdeno Chara's invitation for a fight in the veteran defenseman's record-breaking 1,652nd career game. A trip to the sin bin is a regular occurrence for Viel, who has 69 PIM in addition to four points, 17 shots on net and 47 hits through 17 appearances. His lack of offense in a fourth-line role limits his fantasy value to the deepest formats that reward his grit.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Goal and fight in overtime win
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Viel scored a goal on two shots, levied four hits and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.
Viel dropped the gloves with Givani Smith in the first period in a fight that stemmed from the two teams' meeting a week prior. The 24-year-old Viel also contributed the game-tying goal at 3:18 of the third period, and the Sharks went on to win with a goal by Logan Couture in overtime. Viel is much more of a physical presence than a scorer -- he has three points, 28 PIM, 21 hits and seven shots on net through seven appearances.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Dropped to minors
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Viel was demoted to AHL San Jose on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Viel has frequently shifted between the NHL and AHL this year but has yet to get into a game for the Sharks. As such, the winger shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value the rest of the way.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Back with big club
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Viel was recalled by San Jose on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Although Viel's been recalled, he isn't expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Washington. Viel has yet to crack San Jose's lineup this season.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Starts year on injured reserve
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Viel (upper body) was designated for non-roster injured reserve by the Sharks on Monday.
Viel was going to be hard-pressed to secure a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night. Even once cleared to play, fantasy players should expect him to spend the bulk of the campaign playing in the minors with AHL San Jose.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Sustains upper-body injury
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Viel will be evaluated Tuesday for an upper-body injury suffered in Monday's matchup with the Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Viel appeared in just 11 games for the Sharks last season and is far from a lock for regular minutes heading into the 2020-21 campaign. In those 11 contests, the Quebec native garnered 10 shots, 22 hits and 23 PIM while averaging 7:16 of ice time. Viel figures to split his time between the NHL and AHL this year.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Earns two-year extension
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Viel (eye) signed a two-year extension with San Jose on Monday.
Viel was scoreless in 11 games during his first taste of NHL action this season, recording a minus-7 rating and 22 hits in the process. He missed the final game of the regular season with an eye injury after fighting the Coyotes' Michale Bunting but he's expected to be ready for training camp. The 24-year-old winger will likely see most of his playing time in a bottom-six role next season.
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Sharks' Jeffrey Viel: Sidelined for season finale
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Viel (eye) won't play in Wednesday's season finale against Vegas, Curtis Pashelka of Bay Area News Group reports.
Viel is dealing with eye irritation as a result of Saturday's scrap with Arizona's Michael Bunting. The 24-year-old Viel appeared in 11 games with the Sharks this season but failed to notch his first NHL point. He'll have plenty of time to heal up this offseason.
