On social media there were posts about San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture having a press conference.
In a not so surprising announcement the Sharks center and team captain announced the end of his playing career. As he has not been able to fully recover from osteitis pubis, inflammation of the pubic symphysis. He said “unfortunately, due to my injury, I am no longer able to play hockey.”
Couture was one of the few draft picks that former Sharks general manager Doug Wilson got right. He was taken no.9 in the 2007 NHL Draft. By the age of 20 he made his debut.
Overall he played 933 games for San Jose. He scored 323 goals, assisted on 378 for a total of 701 points. Also, he scored 14 short-handed goals, 55 game-winning goals and 83 power play goals. In the playoffs he scored 48 goals, assisted on 53 for a total of 101 points. Couture scored one short-handed goal, eight game-winning goals, and 16 power play goals.
His first career goal came against the Detroit Red Wings and it was assisted on by Joe Thornton and Joe Callahan. The first assist of his career came on a goal scored by Brad Staubitz, Jody Shelley also was in on the assist.
Interestingly enough Couture first multi goal game of his career came in the playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. The names of those who assisted on his goals will bring back good memories to Sharks fans.
On his first goal it was Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau. The second goal was assisted by Ryane Clowe and Devin Setoguchi. For Couture though it took some time before he picked up his first assist, which was in an overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Clowe scored the goal, defensemen Jason Demers also picked up an assist.
Couture also said “I’m extremely grateful and proud to have played 16 years in the best league in the world. I want to thank the Sharks organization and all of my teammates over the course of my career. And most especially, thank you to the Sharks and hockey fans around the world for your continued support.”
Here is a look at some highlights of Couture’s career with the Sharks.
Of course there were also reactions to Couture’s announcement on social media as well.
It’s a sad day that we all knew was coming with Logan Couture. The organization put on a brilliant presentation today to honor an all-time great San Jose Shark. I hope the best for his health to live out the rest of his life. 🦈
— Kevin Lacy 🇺🇦 (@KevinLacy22) April 16, 2025
Logan Couture officially ended his NHL playing career on Tuesday. The event was mostly celebratory, but there was also an overriding feeling that his playing days ended far too soon.
“That’s what makes today difficult.”
— Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) April 16, 2025
Thank you for all your years & every second in the tank this one stings I will miss you Great white shark Logan Couture I can’t thank you enough for your playoff run with us…. Best wishes on your next journey in life with your family we love you Logan💔
— $HARKY408 (@PeteCarr0llsGum) April 15, 2025