Dahlen didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Sharks, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Dahlen was essentially a regular in San Jose's lineup in 2021-22, picking up 12 goals and 22 points while averaging 13:48 of ice time through 61 contests, so this news comes as a bit of a surprise. The 24-year-old Dahlen shouldn't have much trouble landing a new deal with a different NHL organization as a solid bottom-six option once free agency opens Wednesday.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Back at it
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Dahlen (face) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Stars, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Dahlen is expected to draw into a second-line role and a spot on the No. 2 power-play squad following his five-game absence. The 24-year-old rookie has collected 12 goals and 22 points while posting an unsightly minus-20 rating through 52 contests this year.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Not expected to play Thursday
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Dahlen (face) is not in the projected lineup for Thursday's game versus the Avalanche.
Dahlen is likely to miss his fifth straight game with the injury, though it appears he's close to making a return. The Sharks' next game is Saturday versus the Stars. Once he's ready to go, Jeffrey Viel or John Leonard are most likely to exit the lineup.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Could play Wednesday
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Dahlen (face) may be an option against the Coyotes on Wednesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
After missing the previous three contests due to his facial injury, Dahlen appears poised to jump back into the lineup. If the 24-year-old winger does rejoin the lineup, it would likely be in a bottom-six role, which would likely limit his minutes and opportunities to generate fantasy value.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Close to returning
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Dahlen (face) could return to action as soon as Thursday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Dahlen won't be available Wednesday against Arizona, but he could be back at it against the Avalanche. The 24-year-old winger should slot into a middle-six role once he's cleared to return.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Not ready to return
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Dahlen (face) will not be an option against Anaheim on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
According to Peng's report, Dahlen is unlikely to be ready in time to suit up against Arizona on Wednesday, either. Prior to his absence, the winger was stuck in a four-game pointless streak during which he recorded just one shot. With Logan Couture (upper body) also sidelined, the team was forced to call up Lane Pederson for Saturday's matchup.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Still sidelined
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Dahlen (face) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Oilers, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Dahlen will miss a second straight contest Thursday and the Sharks have yet to release an expected timetable for his return. Another update on the 24-year-old winger, who's picked up 22 points through 52 games this season, should surface once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Out Tuesday
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Dahlen (face) is not available Tuesday against the Flames.
Dahlen is considered day-to-day after taking a puck to the face so he isn't expected to miss much time. The 24-year-old rookie is averaging 14:20 of ice time with 22 points in 52 games this season. His next chance to play will be Thursday in Edmonton.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Dealing with minor injury
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Dahlen (face) is considered day-to-day, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Dahlen took a puck to the face but avoided any serious injuries. However, he could miss at least Tuesday's tilt with the Flames as a result. The 24-year-old rookie has 22 points and a minus-20 rating through 52 games this season.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Finds twine in big win
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Dahlen scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Kings.
Dahlen has a goal and an assist in his last two outings, showing more quality on offense since returning from an upper-body injury. The Swede has 12 goals, 22 points, 94 shots on net and a minus-17 rating through 48 contests. He should see a top-six role most of the time, but he'll need to stay consistent to avoid slipping down the lineup.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Posts power-play helper Thursday
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Dahlen (upper body) logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.
Dahlen missed the last four games with the injury, and he had gone without a point in his previous six outings. The Swede ended the drought with a helper on Nick Bonino's second-period marker. Dahlen has been streaky at times this season, but he's up to 21 points, 92 shots and a minus-18 rating through 47 contests as a rookie.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Good to go
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Dahlen (upper body) is slated to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Thursday against the Kings, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Dahlen will likely return to a middle-six role and a spot on the second power-play unit versus LA. The 24-year-old winger has picked up 11 goals and 20 points while posting an unsightly minus-16 rating through 46 games this season.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Moves to injured reserve
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Dahlen (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Dahlen's move to injured reserve isn't surprising, as he's not expected to play again until Thursday versus the Kings at the earliest. In a corresponding move, Rudolfs Balcers (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Ruled out next two games
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Dahlen (upper body) was ruled out for Saturday's game against Nashville and Sunday's contest versus Anaheim, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday.
Dahlen will set his sights on returning for Thursday's game against Los Angeles. He has already missed two contests while dealing with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old has averaged 12:37 of ice time -- 1:35 during the power play -- and registered four points over his last 10 appearances.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Ruled out Tuesday
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Dahlen is dealing with the effects of a crosscheck that has caused "whiplash-like" problems according to coach Bob Boughner. He will be unavailable versus Vegas on Tuesday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Dahlen is mired in a seven-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 29 versus the Panthers, registering nine shots over that stretch. With the 24-year-old winger sidelined, Andrew Cogliano (personal) will slot back into the lineup in a fourth-line role.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Three goals in last two games
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Dahlen scored twice in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Florida.
Both came on the power play. The first put the Sharks up 2-0 at the 17:17 mark of the first, and then he made it 4-2 Sharks at 4:50 of the third with a high wrist shot from the right circle. Dahlen has three goals in his last two games, but unfortunately just two assists in his previous 14 games. He's young and has been in a rookie rut, but Dahlen still has 11 goals and 19 points in 39 games, which bodes well for a solid fantasy future.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Contributes pair of assists
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Dahlen notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.
Dahlen set up Timo Meier's first-period tally and also had a hand in Logan Couture's game-winning goal in overtime. The 24-year-old Dahlen snapped an eight-game point drought with the pair of assists. It's not unusual for a rookie to have his ups and downs throughout the season. The Swede is at 16 points, 65 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in 32 contests overall. Given the Sharks' lack of talent down the lineup, Dahlen should maintain a top-six role.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Activated from protocols list
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Dahlen has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will be available for Thursday's game versus the Flyers.
If Dahlen suits up, he'll likely get a chance to return to a top-six role. The 24-year-old winger has 14 points in 26 contests in a solid start to his rookie season.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Lands in protocols
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Dahlen was placed on the COVID-19 list Tuesday.
San Jose's games have already been postponed up until Dec. 27 against the Ducks. Dahlen has tallied eight goals and 14 points through 26 games as a rookie this season.
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Sharks' Jonathan Dahlen: Records pair of points in loss
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Dahlen scored a goal on six shots and supplied a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
Dahlen got the Sharks on the board early in the third period and also set up Tomas Hertl's tally later in the frame. The 23-year-old Swede looked like one of the best Sharks on the ice. He's up to eight goals, six assists, 47 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 23 contests. He continues to see a top-line role, and it's been well-earned lately as he has five points in his last five outings.
