The Sharks also signed goaltender Martin Jones to a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension, a $5.75 million cap hit.
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson after signing both Vlasic and Jones. Wilson on Vlasic.
“We’re thrilled we could get this extension done early and ensure one of the League’s top defensemen will remain in San Jose for the long term,” Wilson said in a statement. “Both Marc-Edouard and Hasso Plattner stepped forward and committed to get this deal done now, and this helps solidify our blue line for years to come.