Impact Balcers set up Brent Burns' first-period tally, but the Wild scored five times before the Sharks' next goal. The 24-year-old Balcers has 14 points in 29 games, matching his career high from the 2018-19 campaign, which took 36 contests to accrue. The Latvian winger has added 55 shots on net, 51 hits and an even plus-minus rating in a middle-six role.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Jones makes 32 saves to lead Sharks past Kings 5-2 Martin Jones made 32 saves to stymie Los Angeles once again, Patrick Marleau scored his 566th career goal and the San Jose Sharks beat the Kings 5-2

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in first-period rally Balcers scored a goal on five shots and added four hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

Impact The Kings struck first Friday, but Balcers' tally gave the Sharks a 3-1 lead to take into the first intermission. His goal stood as the game-winner. The 24-year-old Latvian has six goals, seven assists, 45 shots on net, 37 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 24 appearances in his first year with the Sharks. He's settled into a fairly productive second-line role.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three points in win Balcers scored an empty-net goal, dished two assists and went plus-3 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

Impact Balcers, Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier combined for six points as the Sharks' second line dominated Friday's game. The 23-year-old Balcers has been solid in his time as a top-six option with 12 points, 35 shots on net and 30 hits through 21 contests. The trio has some obvious chemistry, which could boost Balcers' value in DFS.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine in win Balcers scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Balcers tallied the opening goal at 4:41 of the second period. The 23-year-old winger has picked up nine points, 33 shots on net and 30 hits through 20 contests this season. Balcers is holding a second-line role alongside Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier, which could earn him fantasy interest in deeper formats.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies opening goal Wednesday Balcers scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Balcers scored at 2:14 of the second period, and the Sharks never trailed in the contest. The 23-year-old has played in the last two games after missing five of the last six contests. The Latvian winger is up to eight points, 23 shots, 27 hits and a minus-3 rating in 16 appearances for the Sharks since he was claimed on waivers from the Senators in January.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to lineup Balcers (upper body) will play in Monday's game versus the Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Balcers is back in action after missing the last three games. The 23-year-old winger will skate on the third line with Dylan Gambrell and Marcus Sorenson. He's recorded seven points through 14 appearances this year.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Balcers (upper body) won't play Friday versus St. Louis, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Balcers will miss a second straight game Friday and at this point there's no telling when he might be ready to return. The Sharks should release another update on the 23-year-old winger's status whenever he's given the green light to rejoin the lineup.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Balcers (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus Vegas, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.

Impact With Balcers unavailable, John Leonard will draw into the lineup against the Golden Knights. Balcers will be reevaluated ahead of Friday's game versus St. Louis.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Balcers (undisclosed) didn't practice Tuesday and is considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game versus Vegas, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Balcers evidently suffered an injury in the second period of Monday's loss to the Golden Knights. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 23-year-old winger end up being a game-time call for Wednesday's rematch with Vegas.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kept quiet in return Balcers (undisclosed) had two hits in 13:42 of ice time during Monday's 2-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Balcers missed two games with the injury, but he returned to a second-line role alongside Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier. That's not a guaranteed role for Balcers, who has seven points, 18 shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-3 rating through 14 appearances this year. He'll continue to compete with Ryan Donato for a role on a scoring line, but consider Balcers as the one with the advantage for now.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to lineup Balcers (undisclosed) will play in Monday's game versus the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Balcers missed the last two games, but he'll slot into a second-line role next to Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier on Monday. The 23-year-old Balcers has flashed his offensive upside this season, providing two goals and five assists through 13 games.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Balcers (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It sounds like Balcers is closing in on a return, but head coach Bob Boughner wants to make sure the 23-year-old winger is all square before returning to the lineup. Balcers was impressive before this injury, recording two goals and five assists across 13 NHL games this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Balcers (undisclosed) will not be available for Friday's matchup with Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Balcers has been hot with seven points over his last 11 games. The 23-year-old winger will be replaced in the lineup Friday by Fredrik Handemark. Balcers will be questionable for Saturday's rematch with the Ducks.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Balcers (undisclosed) will be a game-time call Friday against Anaheim, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact According to coach Bob Boughner, Balcers is a little "nicked up," so the forward's status against the Ducks likely won't be determined until the Sharks take the ice for pregame warmups. Balcers has notched seven points in 13 games this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Generates pair of points Balcers scored a goal and registered an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Balcers is on a four-game point streak with two goals and three helpers in that span. The Latvian winger has staked out a second-line role with the Sharks, posting six points, 12 hits, 11 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through nine contests. Balcers probably can't keep this production going long-term, but he's worth a look in deeper formats while he's hot.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper Saturday Balcers posted an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Blues.

Impact Balcers got the puck to Timo Meier on the opening shift, and Meier's deflected shot went in just 17 seconds into the game. After that, it was a relatively quiet performance from Balcers. He has four points, 10 shots on net and 12 hits through eight games with the Sharks -- that's a solid pace that roughly matches his second-line usage.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on assist Balcers produced an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact In his last five games, Balcers has a goal and two helpers. He's settled into a middle-six role for the Sharks, so there should be plenty of chances for him to contribute. The Latvian winger has already matched his NHL-level offense from last year -- he had 14 points in 36 games with the Senators as a rookie in 2018-19 as well.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Balcers scores in 3rd, Sharks hold off rallying Blues 5-4 Rudolfs Balcers scored his first two goals of the season, including the tiebreaker midway through the third period, and the San Jose Sharks...

FEBRUARY 20 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Grabs first goal with new squad Balcers scored a goal on two shot and was plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blues.

Impact Balcers connected on a one-timer from deep in the slot to give San Jose a 3-0 lead less than four minutes into the second period. It was Balcers' first goal in a San Jose uniform after having spent his first two NHL seasons with Ottawa. The 23-year-old is getting some run on the Sharks' second line with Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier, but with just 18 points through 56 career games, he probably isn't worth a look in fantasy circles just yet.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks score late, then sink Kings 4-3 in shootout Logan Couture scored in a shootout after teammate Evander Kane tied the game with 44.3 seconds remaining in regulation, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3

FEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on waivers Balcers was put on waivers Monday at the conclusion of training camp, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Balcers was a solid contributor with Norway's Stavanger Oilers, scoring seven goals in 10 games, but it looks like he'll start another season with AHL Belleville as Ottawa tries to figure out which pieces go where. With Balcers now 23 and still struggling to find his place in Ottawa, he's not an attractive option even in dynasty leagues now, and it's safe to ignore him in all year-long formats.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Odd man out Balcers skated on the Senators' fifth line during Thursday's practice, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Balcers played well in the minors last season, racking up 16 goals and 36 points in 33 games with AHL Belleville, but he was far less successful with the big club, managing just three points in 15 contests. He currently looks to be on the outside looking in for a regular spot in Ottawa's lineup and will likely once again bounce between leagues in 2020-21.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned overseas Balcers was sent to Norwegian club Stavanger on loan for the start of the 2020-21 campaign.

Impact Balcers appeared in 15 games for the Senators this season in which he registered one goal, two assists and 23 shots while averaging 12:08 of ice time. The winger will rejoin the club for training camp ahead of the 2020-21 campaign where he figures to compete for a spot on the 23-man roster.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ottawa Senators sign forward Rudolfs Balcers to a one-year, two-way contract OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Rudolfs Balcers to a one-year, two-way contract.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

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