Vincent Desharnais - NHL News & Rumors

Vincent Desharnais | July 2 | Washington Capitals Vincent Desharnais meets with the media after signing in Washington

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

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Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals

JULY 2 • Associated Press

NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

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JULY 2 • Associated Press

Agrees to four-year contract Desharnais signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday.

Impact Desharnais had a goal, seven points, 68 PIM, 103 hits and 83 blocks in 53 outings with San Jose in 2025-26. The 30-year-old blueliner is likely to serve primarily on the third pairing over the life of this deal.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Media Availability (4/18): Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais speaks with the media on locker cleanout day following the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 18 • NHL.COM

Picks up assist Tuesday Desharnais notched an assist and five hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Desharnais missed one game due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old defenseman is back in the lineup in a bottom-four role now, giving him minimal appeal in fantasy. He's earned just six points with 25 shots on net, 77 hits, 68 blocked shots and 60 PIM over 41 outings this season, though that doubles his point total from 51 contests a year ago.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to suit up in Nashville Desharnais (upper body) is expected to play in Nashville on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Desharnais was sidelined against the Flyers on Saturday due to his upper-body injury. With his expected return to the lineup Tuesday, Nick Leddy will most likely serve as a healthy scratch in Nashville. Desharnais is projected to skate on the third pairing alongside Sam Dickinson against the Predators.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Predators bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Sharks

The Nashville Predators head into a matchup with the San Jose Sharks as winners of four consecutive games

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Will miss Saturday's clash Desharnais (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home contest against the Flyers, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Desharnais will miss his first contest since his return to the lineup on Jane 19. Across 40 games this season, the 29 year old blueliner has five points, 60 PIM, 24 shots on net, 72 hits and 67 blocked shots. His next opportunity to return is for the start of San Jose's upcoming three-game road trip, which kicks off Tuesday in Nashville.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Desharnais is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Flyers due to an upper-body injury, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Desharnais hasn't missed a game since mid-January, but he's dealing with an upper-body injury and will be evaluated in the hours leading up to Saturday's puck drop before the Sharks determine his status. Across 12 appearances since the Olympic break, he's recorded an assist, 23 hits, 20 PIM and 19 blocked shots while averaging 19:33 of ice time. If the 29-year-old is unable to play Saturday, John Klingberg will likely enter the lineup.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in loss Desharnais recorded an assist, four hits and two PIM in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Desharnais ended a 10-game point drought with the helper. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to fill a third-pairing role with time on the penalty kill. The helper was his fifth point of the season to go with 23 shots on net, 68 hits, 61 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 38 appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at MTL (3/14): Desharnais

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Desharnais and Leddy open the suite for pediatric oncology patients | San Jose Sharks For four nights this season at SAP Center, moments of joy, connection and community took shape, one game at a time. In partnership with Jaco...

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs WPG (3/1): Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Vincent Desharnais speaks to the media following the Sharks 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets on March 1, 2026.

MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs WPG (3/1): Desharnais

MARCH 2 • YOUTUBE

Mic'd Up: Vincent Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais is mic’d up during the Sharks game against the New York Rangers on January 23, 2026.

FEBRUARY 15 • NHL.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Postgame at CHI (2/2): Desharnais

FEBRUARY 3 • 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

FEBRUARY 3 • 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

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