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Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Traded to Detroit

The Red Wings acquired Simek and a seventh-round 2024 pick from San Jose in exchange for Klim Kostin on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Sent to Detroit

The Red Wings acquired Simek and a seventh-round 2024 pick from San Jose, in exchange for Klim Kostin on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Placed on waivers

Simek (lower body) was put on waivers Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Oct 18, 2023) - Logs full practice

Simek (lower body) logged a full practice Wednesday, Colby Guy of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Return not imminent

Simek (lower body) is about a week away from being able to fully participate in practices, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Return not imminent

Simek (lower body) is about a week away from being able to fully participate in practices, Sharks coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Saturday.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 9, 2023) - Placed on IR

Simek (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Wed Sep 27, 2023) - Doubtful to finish Wednesday's game

Simek (lower body) is doubtful to finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Draws assist Wednesday

Simek notched an assist and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Returns to lineup Thursday

Simek (concussion/foot) will return to the lineup versus Vancouver on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - May return before end of trip

Simek (concussion/foot) could play before the end of the Sharks' current road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Week-to-week

Simek is considered week-to-week because of a reoccurring situation related to the two concussions he suffered this season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Doesn't travel with team

Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Didn't travel with team

Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Sustains injury Saturday

Simek (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Capitals.

Player Update (Thu Feb 23, 2023) - Will not play Thursday

Simek (upper body) will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Nashville, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Feb 23, 2023) - Will not play Thursday

Simek (upper body) will be a healthy scratch Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Wed Feb 22, 2023) - Available if needed

Simek (upper body) will be available to play Thursday versus Nashville if needed, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Still not ready

Simek (upper body) won't be activated off injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Practices fully Monday

Simek (upper body) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Placed on injured reserve

Simek (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Sun Jan 1, 2023) - Unavailable Sunday

Simek (upper body) won't play Sunday against Chicago, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Sat Dec 31, 2022) - Exits game with undisclosed injury

Simek left Saturday's game against Dallas with an undisclosed injury and won't return, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Player Update (Wed Nov 23, 2022) - Sitting Wednesday

Simek (upper body) won't play against Seattle despite being available to return, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 22, 2022) - Could return Wednesday

Simek (upper body) could return to action Wednesday after receiving clearance Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 21, 2022) - Unavailable Monday

Simek (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Ottawa, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 14, 2022) - Lands on IR

Simek (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Sun Nov 13, 2022) - injured Sunday

Simek (undisclosed) will not return to Sunday's game against the Wild.