LOGAN COUTURE NEWS

Still no timeline to return Couture (groin) has not resumed skating and remains without a timeline to return, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reported Friday.

Impact Couture hasn't skated since his last game, which was Jan. 31 of last season. The 35-year-old remains in contact with head coach Ryan Warsofsky and communicates frequently about what the team needs, but it doesn't look like the captain is particularly close to a return. Couture still has two years left on his contract at an $8 million cap hit, but the Sharks are not up against the ceiling and have elected to keep him on regular injured reserve this season. Couture should be considered out indefinitely until he begins skating, and he'll likely require a long build-up period once he can get back on the ice.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini makes his practice debut for the Sharks, while Couture waits to get back on the ice

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SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing Couture (groin) will not be available for the start of training camp Thursday.

Impact The 35-year-old missed most of last season, playing in only six games, picking up one assist. Couture had 27 goals and 67 points in 82 regular-season appearances during the 2022-23 campaign and is expected to be counted upon to be a veteran presence as the Sharks look towards their young prospects like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and William Eklund to lead them offensively in the coming years.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not skating yet Couture (groin) is working out but has not started skating yet, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Per general manager Mike Grier, things remain according to Couture's recovery plan. It's not a particularly encouraging development to hear Couture isn't skating with just a month before training camp. As such, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed part of the preseason schedule at a minimum. The 35-year-old was limited to just six games last season, so it'll likely take him some time to get back up to speed once he hits the ice again.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Couture (groin) is continuing to work toward being fully fit for the 2024-25 campaign, with coach Ryan Warsofsky telling reporters Tuesday, "He's working extremely hard. He's in Sa...

Impact Couture was limited to a mere six games last season due to his groin problem but appears to be trending in the right direction. What to expect out of the veteran center will be tricky after essentially losing a full season, but he did reach both the 20-goal and 55-point thresholds in each of the prior two campaigns. Assuming he is ready for Opening Night, Couture could shift to the wing in order to allow rookie Macklin Celebrini to feature at center on the top line.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 19 • KANSASCITY.COM

The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Macklin Celebrini No. 1

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MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feeling better Couture (groin) is feeling better and hopes to resume skating in July, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Couture was limited to just six appearances in 2023-24, supplying one assist and seven shots on goal. He is optimistic that he will be ready for training camp in the fall. Couture racked up 27 goals and 67 points in 82 contests during the 2022-23 campaign.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Couture (groin) was put on injured reserve Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Henry Thrun (shoulder) was activated from the IR list. Couture, who is considered week-to-week, hasn't resumed skating yet. He has one assist and seven shots on goal in six appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Couture is considered week-to-week with the same groin issue that caused him to miss the first 45 games of the campaign, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact With the Sharks in last place in the Pacific Division and Couture once again struggling with the groin issue that forced him to miss the first half of the season, San Jose may start to consider shutting the veteran pivot down for the year if his condition doesn't start to improve soon. Couture's been limited to just one assist through six contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Couture (groin) has missed the last two practices, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Couture still has some time before the Sharks take on Winnipeg on Wednesday but he's considered day-to-day for now. The 34-year-old didn't make his season debut until Jan. 20 after missing the first 45 games of the year with a lower-body issue. The team should have more information on his status before Wednesday's contest.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in season debut Couture picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over Anaheim.

Impact After missing the first 45 games of the season with a lower-body injury, Couture picked up an assist on Marc-Edouard Vlasic's second-period tally in his return to the lineup Saturday. The 34-year-old center had 27 goals and 40 assists with San Jose last year. Couture's reintroduction to the Sharks' top six should give a boost to an offense that's struggled for much of the season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Couture makes long-awaited return, records assist in Sharks' 5-3 win over Ducks

Sharks captain Logan Couture made a long-awaited return from injury with an assist in his first game this season as San Jose beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Return slated for Saturday Couture will be activated off injured reserve and make his season debut Saturday against the Ducks, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Friday.

Impact Couture scored 27 goals and 67 points in 82 contests last season. While rust might be a factor after missing the first 45 games of the 2023-24 campaign, Couture isn't projected to be eased into the lineup. Instead, he's likely to play on the first line alongside Alexander Barabanov and Fabian Zetterlund based on Friday's practice, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Couture is also expected to serve on the top power-play unit. His return might result in Kevin Labanc being a healthy scratch against Anaheim.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to debut Saturday Couture (lower body) is hopeful he'll be ready to make his season debut Saturday against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Couture has yet to play this season due to a lower-body issue, but it appears he may finally return to game action versus the Ducks. If he's able to play, look for Couture, who racked up 27 goals and 67 points through 82 contests last season, to step into a top-six role and a spot on one of San Jose's power-play units against Anaheim.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Couture (lower body) was ruled out for remainder of San Jose's road trip Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact As a result, Couture won't play Monday against Buffalo or Tuesday versus Chicago. He isn't quite ready to make his season debut yet, but appears to be getting close. Couture racked up 27 goals and 67 points over 82 games during the 2022-23 campaign.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks update: Couture could take soon another step towards return Logan Couture will not make his long-awaited return Saturday when the San Jose Sharks face the Toronto Maple Leafs at SAP Center.

JANUARY 6 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Could play during road trip Couture (lower body) may be available during the Sharks' upcoming road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Couture has missed the whole season to date. The 34-year-old's arduous recovery process has left an already thin Sharks team struggling. The five-game road trip begins Tuesday in Toronto.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Couture (lower body) will miss Sunday's game against the Avalanche, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Couture hasn't played yet in 2023-24, but coach David Quinn told Max Miller of The Hockey News on Thursday that there's "a level of optimism that we haven't had before," so it does sound like the 34-year-old is making progress. Couture is likely to serve in a top-six capacity and feature on the first power-play unit once he's recovered from his injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Couture (lower body) will remain unavailable against the Oilers on Thursday. Coach David Quinn told reporters, "This light at the end of the tunnel. There's a level of optimism tha...

Impact Couture has already been out of action for 35 games this season but could be back sooner rather than later. While the Sharks could ease the veteran back into the lineup, he likely will slot into a top-six role in addition to joining the No. 1 power-play unit. As such, Couture should have plenty of value in fantasy contests despite missing nearly half the season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from trip Couture (lower body) stayed back in San Jose and will miss the team's two-game road trip, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday.

Impact Couture will have to wait a little longer before getting the all-clear to make his 2023-24 season debut. The veteran center has been skating with the team and could be an option sooner rather than later once cleared for full contact. With Nico Sturm (abdomen) and Ryan Carpenter (undisclosed) also sidelined, the Sharks' find themselves stretched down the middle.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skates again Wednesday Couture (lower body) skated for the second straight day Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Couture remains without a clear recovery timeline but is at least making some strides. Whenever the veteran center is given the green light, he should immediately retake a spot in the top six as well as link up with the No. 1 power-play unit. With Couture yet to get onto the ice, he almost certainly won't be putting up 67 points again this season but should still be able to reach the 40-point threshold.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains off ice Couture (lower body) hasn't resumed skating yet, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.

Impact Couture hasn't been on the ice since suffering a setback in late October. There's no timetable for his return, but based on Quinn's latest update, it sounds like the 34-year-old forward is still a ways away from being ready. Couture had 27 goals and 67 points in 82 outings last year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not skating Couture (lower body) is not skating and has no timeline to return, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Couture suffered a setback in late October, and he's yet to make any noticeable progress since. The 34-year-old's absence will likely continue until he can get into a few practices.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor setback Couture (lower body) had a minor setback in his recovery recently that will keep him off the ice for a little while, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports Tuesday.

Impact It remains unclear when Couture will be able to make his season debut. He racked up 27 goals and 67 points in 82 games last campaign. Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Couture hasn't skated since Friday.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE