Gecklund
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Because Sharks never put him on LTIR cause they didn’t need the space.The thing about Couture I cannot understand is how can a player get only 6 NHL games and not go on LTIR.
As to Vlasic, I don't think being bought out is a negotiation, but the decision will be done fully at the GM office. If Grier sees a mentor role for Vlasic, he'll stay. Otherwise, he will be bought out.
If the Sharks get Celebrini, and Smith next season, I think Grier will start shifting from rebuilding mode into competitive mode.
Vlasic regardless if it’s a discussion or not a player of that caliber for the club, you talk to him that the plan is to buy him out. You don’t just say SURPRISE! day of