Sharks defenseman Radim Simek took another step towards making his season debut Monday, as San Jose announced he will join the AHL Barracuda on a conditioning assignment.
The 27-year-old has not played since tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee on March 12 against the Winnipeg Jets. The Czech defenseman underwent surgery three days later, returning to practice with the Sharks towards the end of the preseason.
Simek was traveling with the Sharks on their five-game road trip, but he now could conceivably suit up for the Barracuda Wednesday morning against the Bakersfield Condors. He could play a lot in the coming days, as the Barracuda hit the road to play the Stockton Heat on Friday and return home to host the Tucson Roadrunners at SAP Center on Sunday afternoon.