Simek signed a three-year contract with Liberec of the Czech Extraliga on Friday.
The 31-year-old defenseman has played parts of five seasons with the Sharks but he spent the entire 2023-24 season at the AHL level, picking up four goals and 13 assists in 49 games split between Grand Rapids and AHL San Jose. The Czech native will likely finish his playing career in Europe.
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Red Wings' Radim Simek: Traded to Detroit
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The Red Wings acquired Simek and a seventh-round 2024 pick from San Jose in exchange for Klim Kostin on Friday.
Simek has spent all season with AHL San Jose, scoring four times while adding 12 assists in 40 games. He has 209 NHL games under his belt, giving Detroit some depth on their blue line if they need to call him up at some point down the stretch.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Placed on waivers
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Simek (lower body) was put on waivers Thursday.
San Jose wouldn't have been able to put Simek on waivers unless he was cleared to return from his lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman recorded a goal, three points, 89 hits and 74 blocks in 44 games with the Sharks in 2022-23.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Logs full practice
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Simek (lower body) logged a full practice Wednesday, Colby Guy of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek blocked a shot in the preseason that has kept him out of action so far. The Sharks are not rushing him back -- when he returns, the Sharks will have as many as eight healthy defensemen, none of whom are waivers-exempt. That may force the team to pursue a trade to clear up the logjam. Simek has no specific timetable for his return, and when he's cleared to play, he'll likely rotate in and out of the lineup on the third pairing.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Return not imminent
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Simek (lower body) is about a week away from being able to fully participate in practices, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Saturday.
Simek will miss his second straight contest Saturday due to the injury. He had a goal and three points in 44 outings in 2022-23.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Placed on IR
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Simek (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was injured early in the preseason and will miss at least three games to begin the 2023-24 regular season. The 31-year-old recorded three points while averaging 14:37 of ice time in 44 games last year. With both Simek and Jacob MacDonald (undisclosed) on injured reserve, Ty Emberson or Henry Thrun could see some extra playing time early on.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Doubtful to finish Wednesday's game
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Simek (lower body) is doubtful to finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was seen limping down the tunnel in the first period. The defenseman has never played more than 48 games in a season, so any injury at this stage of the campaign is a concerning one. His status should be updated prior to Saturday's preseason tilt against the Kings.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Draws assist Wednesday
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Simek notched an assist and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.
Simek set up Noah Gregor on the Sharks' lone goal of the game midway through the first period. The 30-year-old Simek had gone eight games without a point since returning from a concussion and a foot injury. The defenseman is up to three points with 39 shots on net, 88 hits, 74 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 43 contests in a bottom-pairing role.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Returns to lineup Thursday
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Simek (concussion/foot) will return to the lineup versus Vancouver on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek has missed the last eight games and 30 of the last 33 contests. He has been dealing with recurring issues due to a pair of concussions earlier in the season, as well as a foot injury. He has a goal and an assist in 34 games this season.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: May return before end of trip
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Simek (concussion/foot) could play before the end of the Sharks' current road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek has been dealing with both injuries over the last couple of weeks, but he is with the Sharks on their current trip. They play Thursday in Vancouver and Saturday in Calgary, so it's possible he draws in for one of those games.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Week-to-week
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Simek is considered week-to-week because of a reoccurring situation related to the two concussions he suffered this season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Simek also sustained an injured foot on a shot block in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Washington. The 30-year-old blueliner has chipped in one goal, one assist, 37 shots on net, 55 blocks and 66 hits in 34 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Doesn't travel with team
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Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.
Simek's absence, along with an unnamed game-time decision on defense, could see both Nick Cicek and Nikolai Knyzhov inserted into the lineup versus the Jets on Monday. This is just the latest injury concern for Simek, who has been limited to a mere 34 games this season in which he tallied two points, 37 shots and 66 hits while averaging 14:29 of ice time.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Sustains injury Saturday
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Simek (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Capitals.
Simek logged just 8:20 of ice time over two periods before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Sharks don't have a spare defenseman on hand, so if Simek can't play Monday in Winnipeg, the team may make a recall from AHL San Jose. This was Simek's third game back from a 22-game absence due to an upper-body injury, but it's unclear if the injuries are related.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Will not play Thursday
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Simek (upper body) will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Nashville, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Simek was activated from injured reserve but will not be in the lineup versus the Predators. He last played Dec. 31 and has missed the last 20 games with the injury. Simek has a goal and an assist in 31 games with 62 hits and 52 blocked shots.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Available if needed
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Simek (upper body) will be available to play Thursday versus Nashville if needed, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek is still on injured reserve, but he could be activated and rejoin the lineup against the Predators if called upon. He's picked up two points through 31 contests this campaign.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Still not ready
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Simek (upper body) won't be activated off injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was a full participant in practice Monday, but he's evidently still not ready for game action. Once cleared to play, look for the 30-year-old defender, who's picked up two points through 31 contests this campaign, to return to a bottom-pairing role.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Practices fully Monday
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Simek (upper body) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek appears to be getting close to a potential return to the lineup after missing the past 13 games. He has contributed two points, 31 shots on goal, 52 blocks and 62 hits in 31 contests this campaign.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Placed on injured reserve
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Simek (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek's roster spot will be taken by Mikey Eyssimont, who was claimed off waivers from Winnipeg on Friday. Simek has only one goal and one assist, as well as 62 hits, in 31 games this season.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Unavailable Sunday
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Simek (upper body) won't play Sunday against Chicago, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Simek was injured in Saturday's loss to Dallas. Coach David Quinn expects to know more about the defenseman's injury situation in the next few days. San Jose is off until Friday against Anaheim following Sunday's contest. Scott Harrington will suit up against the Blackhawks.
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Sharks' Radim Simek: Exits game with undisclosed injury
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Simek left Saturday's game against Dallas with an undisclosed injury and won't return, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Simek logged just 1:51 of ice time before he exited the game. He was playing in just his second contest since returning from an upper-body injury. Scott Harrington might draw into the lineup Sunday versus Chicago if Simek isn't available.
