The San Jose Sharks announced they have acquired Vancouver Canucks center Jack Studnicka.

The San Jose Sharks announced they have acquired Vancouver Canucks center Jack Studnicka. 

The Sharks also announced they have placed Nico Sturm on IR. 

Sturm suffered a mid-body injury against the Winnipeg Jets and did not join the team for their two-game road trip. 

Studnicka has played in five games this season for Vancouver, scoring one goal along with a plus-2 rating. He has also appeared in nine games for the Abbotsford Canucks AHL, recording seven points (one goal, six assists).

"Jack is a big and fast, reliable two-way center who is on years old," said Sharks GM Mike Grier said. "He plays a complete game and has offensive upside. We are happy to have him join the organization."

Studnicka will join the team tonight but he is not expected to play.

The Sharks face the Arizona Coyotes at 6 p.m. PST.