Vanecek, who was acquired by San Jose from New Jersey, might be done for the remainder of the season due to his lower-body injury, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports Friday.

Vanecek (lower body) and a seventh-round pick were traded to San Jose from New Jersey in exchange for Kaapo Kahkonen on Friday, per Jeff Marek of Sportsnet.

Vanecek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Vanecek is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and an illness, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Vanecek will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Vanecek is slated to get the starting nod against the Flames at home Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports

Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Colorado, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Vanecek will guard the road net against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Vanecek stopped 11 Hurricanes shots in a relief appearance during a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday.