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Simek (undisclosed) had an assist to go with two blocks and one hit in Monday's 5-4 loss to St. Louis.

Simek missed San Jose's first two games with his undisclosed ailment but stepped into Monday's lineup and logged just under 13 minutes on the third defensive pairing. Simek, 28, had two goals and seven assists in 48 games last season as a sophomore.

Simek (undisclosed) will play in Monday's game against the Sharks, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Simek missed the opening two-game series against the Coyotes, but he'll make his season debut Monday. The 28-year-old blueliner averaged 17:11 of ice time per game last season with no power-play usage, and he finished with nine points, 91 hits and 60 blocked shots over 48 contests.

According to coach Bob Boughner, the Sharks plan to insert Simek (undisclosed) into the lineup Monday against St. Louis, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Simek is dealing with an undisclosed issue, but he's been practicing since Tuesday, so he may simply need a few extra days to work on his conditioning. The 28-year-old blueliner picked up nine points while averaging 17:11 of ice time in 48 games last campaign.

The Sharks placed Simek (undisclosed) on injured reserve Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but this news puts Simek out at least a week on IR. The good news for the 28-year-old is that he returned to practice Tuesday, but he still has no timetable for a return. Nicolas Meloche was activated from the taxi squad and is expected to draw into the lineup on the third defensive pair for Thursday's game against the Coyotes.

Simek (undisclosed) won't be available for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Coyotes, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Simek returned to practiced Tuesday, but he's been dealing with an undisclosed issue since last week, and it appears as though he's yet to make a full recovery. With Simek sidelined, Jaycob Megna will likely jump into the lineup for Thursday's contest.

Simek (undisclosed) is on the ice for Tuesday's practice, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Simek has missed the last few days of practice with an undisclosed issue, but his presence on the ice Tuesday suggests he should be good to go for Thursday's season opener against the Coyotes. The 28-year-old blueliner picked up nine points while posting a minus-13 rating in 48 games with the Sharks last campaign.

Simek (undisclosed) won't participate in Friday's intrasquad scrimmage, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

It isn't clear what's ailing Simek, but at this point there's no reason to believe he won't be available for San Jose's regular-season opener against the Coyotes on Thursday. The 28-year-old blueliner picked up nine points in 48 games with the Sharks last season.

The Sharks signed Simek to a four-year, $9 million extension Monday.

Simek has recorded nine points and 91 hits in 47 games this season. Over the last 12 games, the 27-year-old blueliner is averaging 20:44 of ice time per game, an increase from his season average of 17:08. He should continue to have a role in the Sharks' top-four next season.

Simek scored an empty-net goal, fired four shots on net, dished two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Simek has been a rare sight on the scoresheet -- the Czech blueliner's tally was his first goal since Nov. 7, a span of 41 games. He now has nine points in 44 contests, matching his output from last year. The 27-year-old blueliner has added 86 hits, 55 blocks, 37 shots and a minus-11 rating.

Simek posted an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Flyers.

Simek has an assist in each of his two games since returning from a knee injury. The 27-year-old blueliner is up to six points, 44 hits and a minus-9 rating through 18 contests. Those numbers aren't enough to give Simek widespread fantasy appeal.

Simek (knee) posted an assist and five hits in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

Simek missed seven games with the injury. The 27-year-old defenseman set up Joe Thornton for the second-period tally. Simek's return to the lineup likely won't impact fantasy owners -- he has only five points, 41 hits and a minus-11 rating through 17 contests this season.

Simek (knee) was removed from injured reserve Friday.

Simek should slot back into the lineup versus the Kings on Friday, though Mario Ferraro (upper body) and Tim Head will also both be hoping to secure a spot on the Sharks' third pairing. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old Simek notched four points in 16 outings.

Simek (knee) is expected to participate in full practices soon and should be ready by late December, Sharks beat writer Sheng Peng reports.

Simek has sat out since Dec. 7, as he's tended to a meniscus injury, and the Sharks hope to have him back after the holiday break. The 27-year-old blueliner has notched four points and a minus-12 rating over 16 games this year. Once he's healthy, there's a chance he's sent down to AHL San Jose; otherwise, he'll bump either Mario Ferraro or Brenden Dillon from the lineup.

General manager Doug Wilson said Sunday that Simek is set to receive treatment on his meniscus and is expected to miss about two weeks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Simek suffered a lower-body injury late in November, but it's unclear if this is the same one. On the current timeline, he's expected to miss at least five games. As long as Simek is out, barring any call-ups, Tim Heed will draw into the lineup on the third defensive pairing.

Simek (lower body) is expected to play Saturday against the Islanders, Sharks beat writer Sheng Peng reports.

Simek is dealing with a lower-body issue, but whatever he's battling evidently isn't serious enough to hold him out of Saturday's contest. The 27-year-old blueliner will skate alongside Brent Burns on the Sharks' top pairing against the Islanders.

Simek (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Islanders, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Simek hasn't been ruled out of Saturday night's game, but he should probably be considered questionable at best at this juncture. If he's unable to go, Tim Heed will draw into the lineup against the Islanders.

Simek recorded an assist, five hits and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers.

Simek has been better than expected with four points, 22 hits and 15 blocked shots in seven games. The 27-year-old is partnered with Brent Burns, which has probably helped him produce more offense than he would if he was on the third pairing. Simek should still be considered more of a defensive presence, but fantasy owners in deeper formats may be interested if he can keep up the current scoring pace.

Simek collected an assist but went minus-3 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Red Wings.

Simek had the secondary helper on Kevin Labanc's opening goal, but he had gotten off the ice before the goal occurred. He was on the ice for all three Red Wings goals. Simek has three points and a minus-6 rating through six contests, but the 27-year-old has added 17 hits and 15 blocked shots as well.

Simek produced an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Oilers.

Simek has a goal and an assist through four games this year after recovering from knee surgery in the spring. The Sharks have won all four games, perhaps bolstered by Simek's solid defense. His assist came on a goal by his defensive partner, Brent Burns.

Simek netted a goal on four shots, blocked five shots and dished a pair of hits in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Wild.

Simek capped a four-goal first period for the Sharks with his tally. In two games since returning from a knee injury, he's posted seven hits and nine blocks, showing plenty of willingness to use his body. The 27-year-old isn't likely to be a factor in fantasy, but some residual offense could come his way while he skates alongside Brent Burns on the top pairing.