The San Jose Sharks appear well on their way to locking up two key cogs on their back end.
Nearly three months after defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic admitted that he would like to finish his career with the Sharks, his agent Bob Sauve spoke to NBC Sports California and noted that talks are "going well" between Vlasic and general manager Doug Wilson, according to CSN Bay Area's Kevin Kurz.
Vlasic has one year remaining on his current five-year, $21.25-million contract and will make $4.25 million next season. He has become the team's dependable shutdown defender, while his play in recent years has also earned him spots on Team Canada's 2014 Olympic Roster and World Cup of Hockey squad where he captured gold with each.
Meanwhile, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported on Wednesday that the Sharks remain in talks with goaltender Martin Jones on an extension which could come as early as July.
Jones has one year remaining on his current three-year, $9-million deal.
It's looking to be a busy next few weeks for the Sharks.
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