Vincent Desharnais - NHL News & Rumors

Postgame at CHI (2/2): Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Vincent Desharnais speaks to the media following the Sharks 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on February 2, 2026.

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Postgame at CHI (2/2): Desharnais

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Ryan Donato scores twice as the Blackhawks beat the Sharks 6-3

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores in return Desharnais scored a goal on two shots, added six PIM, doled out six hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Desharnais had missed the previous 23 games due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old defenseman will likely compete with Vincent Iorio for third-pairing minutes moving forward, as Nick Leddy was waived to clear a spot for Desharnais to return. Through 21 outings, Desharnais has three points, 14 shots on net, 34 hits, 35 blocked shots and 38 PIM, so he has fairly limited appeal unless his offense takes off.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Sharks vs. Panthers - January 19, 2025

JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Will Smith scores as the Sharks spoil Matthew Tkachuk's return by beating the Panthers 4-1

Will Smith scored in his second consecutive game after missing a month because of injury, and the San Jose Sharks spoiled Matthew Tkachuk’s season debut by beating the two-time def...

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Ready to return Desharnais (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Florida on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact The Sharks opened a roster spot for Desharnais' return from a 23-game absence by placing Nick Leddy on waivers Sunday. The 29-year-old Desharnais has contributed two assists, 12 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 28 hits across 20 appearances this season.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with team Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Monday that Desharnais (upper body) is expected to travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Desharnais has been sidelined since late November due to his upper-body injury, but he returned to practice Jan. 4 and appears to be closing in on a return to game action. The Sharks' road trip runs from Thursday in Washington through Jan. 20 in Tampa Bay, and while it's not yet clear exactly when Desharnais will return, it seems likely that he'll be an option for the team sometime during the next week.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in recovery Desharnais (upper body) participated in Sunday's practice and could be an option to return to the lineup Tuesday against Columbus, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Desharnais has been sidelined for 17 straight games, as he hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 26 in Colorado. If Desharnais is given the green light to play Tuesday, he will likely be eased into action in a third-pairing role. The 29-year-old has accounted for two helpers, 28 hits, 34 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 20 outings this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out through Christmas Desharnais (upper body) will be sidelined through the Christmas break, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Tuesday.

Impact Desharnais is still considered week-to-week while on injured reserve, so it's possible he will be out even longer than the break. Considering the blueliner hasn't scored a goal since 2023-24 when he was with the Oilers, and has managed just two points this year, few fantasy managers figure to be impacted by his continued absence.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Desharnais (upper body) is week-to-week, according to Max Miller of NHL.com on Tuesday.

Impact Desharnais has missed the last three games, and the Sharks moved him to injured reserve before Monday's 6-3 win over Utah. He has generated two assists, 12 shots on goal, 34 blocked shots and 28 hits across 20 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Desharnais (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Desharnais missed Saturday's game against the Golden Knights due to his upper-body injury, and he's facing a multi-game absence after landing on injured reserve. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but Pavol Regenda was called up by the Sharks in a corresponding move Monday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Desharnais (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Vegas, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Desharnais missed Friday's 3-2 win over Vancouver. It was originally believed that he was a healthy scratch for that game, but head coach Ryan Warsofsky revealed Saturday that Desharnais has been dealing with this injury "for a little bit," so perhaps that had a bearing on Warsofsky's decision. Desharnais is currently considered day-to-day, but the coach also said he's "gotta get it looked at," which suggests that the 29-year-old defenseman will undergo further evaluation. Desharnais has two assists, 28 hits and 34 blocks in 20 outings this season. Vincent Iorio drew into the lineup Friday and will likely play again Saturday due to Desharnais' absence.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Macklin Celebrini joins Gretzky, Crosby with hat trick in Sharks' overtime win

Macklin Celebrini has been making waves with the San Jose Sharks this season

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Heroes in a half shell: Sharks players spread Halloween cheer at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara | San Jose Sharks In the spirit of Halloween, San Jose Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais led teammates Tyler Toffoli and Nick Leddy on a special visit to K...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

Snags helper in loss Desharnais notched an assist, two blocked shots and 10 PIM in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact This was Desharnais' season debut as he filled in for John Klingberg (lower body) and Shakir Mukhamadullin (undisclosed). With injuries piling up on the Sharks' blue line, Desharnais should get a chance to fill a third-pairing role for a while. He had three assists in 51 regular-season games between The Sharks, Penguins and Canucks last year, so he has minimal upside on offense, but he can bring some physicality.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training Camp (9/20): Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Defenseman Vincent Desharnais answers questions from the media at Training Camp on September 20, 2025.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

Healthy for training camp Desharnais (upper body) took part in Thursday's practice, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, which suggests that he's healthy for the start of training camp.

Impact Desharnais didn't play past March 27 due to the injury. He had three assists, 45 PIM, 87 hits and 83 blocks in 51 regular-season appearances between Vancouver, Pittsburgh and San Jose last year. Desharnais is in the mix for a spot on the Sharks' Opening Night roster.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 22, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Remains sidelined for Monday's game Desharnais (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Vancouver, and he's unlikely to play Wednesday against the Oilers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Desharnais has missed the last nine games due to an upper-body injury, and it seems unlikely that he'll return to game action before the end of the regular season. The 28-year-old has made 51 appearances between Vancouver, Pittsburgh and San Jose this year, racking up three assists, 87 hits, 83 blocked shots and 45 PIM while averaging 15:55 of ice time.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up in Calgary Desharnais (upper body) will remain sidelined for Sunday's road matchup versus the Flames, per the NHL media site.

Impact Desharnais will miss his ninth consecutive game Sunday, and he probably won't be available for the second half of San Jose's back-to-back set in Vancouver on Monday. The right-shot defenseman has suited up in just seven games for the Sharks since being acquired from Pittsburgh on March 5.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up in Calgary Desharnais (upper body) will remain sidelined for Sunday's road matchup versus the Flames, per the NHL media site.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Desharnais (upper body) will not be in action against Edmonton on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Desharnais is running out of time to return to the lineup before the end of the 2024-25 campaign, with just three games remaining after Friday's clash. Considering the 28-year-old blueliner hasn't registered a point in 29 consecutive contests, fantasy players probably aren't too concerned about getting him back into the lineup.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Minnesota Desharnais (upper body) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Wild, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Desharnais will miss a seventh consecutive game due to his upper-body injury, but he's been practicing recently and is with the Sharks on their current road trip, so he may be close to returning. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday against Edmonton.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Desharnais (upper body) won't be available for Monday's game against Calgary, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Desharnais participated in Monday's morning skate and will travel with the team, indicating he could return from a six-game absence soon. He has compiled three assists, 28 shots on goal, 87 hits, 83 blocked shots and 45 PIM in 51 contests with San Jose, Vancouver and Pittsburgh this season. Once healthy, Desharnais could replace Lucas Carlsson or Jack Thompson in the lineup.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ryan Donato scores twice as the Blackhawks beat the Sharks 6-3

Will Smith scores as the Sharks spoil Matthew Tkachuk's return by beating the Panthers 4-1

Macklin Celebrini joins Gretzky, Crosby with hat trick in Sharks' overtime win