Sharks close to extension with Vlasic?

From David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News:

Do not be surprised if the Sharks announce a contract extension soon for defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, who is now scheduled to become a restricted free agent next July. Talks with his agent are under way and, so I hear, going well.

Read the entire entry from Working the Corners here.

Vlasic had a tremendous rookie season in 2006/07 but did struggle a bit in his sophomore campaign.  That said, the young blue-liner is tremendously talented and should see more ice-time in all situations this season and beyond.