Svechnikov signed a two-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL on Friday.
Svechnikov didn't get a qualifying offer from San Jose, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Svechnikov (lower body) will return to action Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Svechnikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Svechnikov (lower body) did not accompany the Sharks to Canada for the team's three-game road trip this week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Svechnikov scored a goal on four shots and added seven hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.
Svechnikov scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.
Svechnikov scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.
Svechnikov posted an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
Svechnikov scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.