NHL: San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek being held out of Tuesday’s game vs. Buffalo Sabres for trade-related reasons

Vitek Vanecek, who was supposed to start for the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, is being held out for trade purposes. At the moment, Vanecek’s trade destination is unknown.

On Monday, the San Jose Sharks are holding goaltender Vitek Vanecek out of the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres for trade-related reasons.

The San Jose Sharks have made goaltender Vitek Vanecek a healthy scratch for trade-related reasons as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The move suggests a trade is imminent; however, some specifics of any deal would limit possible trade suitors.

The San Jose Sharks are protecting an asset ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline. Facing the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, goaltender Vitek Vanecek will not play due to trade-related purposes, reports Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

This just in, the San Jose Sharks are holding goaltender Vitek Vanecek out of the lineup for tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, citing “trade purposes.” The 29 year old goalie is in the final year of a three year deal that pays him $3.

The San Jose Sharks are expected to be sellers as the trade deadline approaches, and it seems goalie Vitek Vanecek will be the next shoe to drop. According to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, the Sharks are starting Alexandar Georgiev against the Buffalo Sabres,