San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier addresses rumors about his captain

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Josh Tupper
June 19, 2024 (10:03 PM)

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The San Jose Sharks' general manager, Mike Grier, has addressed reports that he is shopping Logan Couture, the team's captain, on the record.

To put it plainly, the San Jose Sharks have a great deal of work ahead of them if they hope to return to the Western Conference and contend for a Stanley Cup Playoff berth. It will probably take years before it occurs since it is so significant. Mike Grier, the general manager of the team, has responded to rumors of a possible deal involving the captain of the squad, while also noting the amount of work that still needs to be done.

Logan Couture has been the subject of rumors for some time now. Due to a hip injury, he missed the first 45 games of the 2023�24 campaign. After returning to action in January, he aggravated his injury and was placed back on the injured list after just six games. Grier clarified that the 35-year-old isn't going anywhere in spite of this.

"And just one more thing I want to put to bed for you media guys. Stuff is out there that I'm looking to trade Logan Couture or anything like that. That is absolutely false. If you look at us bringing in young players and having a young team, he is exactly the type of person you want to have around your young players. He's our captain, he's our leader. He had a tough year, but we love him as a person most importantly, and he's still a heck of a hockey player."

For his part, Couture told NHL.com that he loves San Jose and has no desire to leave.

"Obviously a terrible, terrible season, but I think this is rock bottom. I think they're growing this organization in the proper way even though you may not see it right now with how tough the season was.

"It's tough. Losing [stinks]. ... I was fortunate to be here through many, many great years. ... I hope that we can get back there. I hope I'm around this team when we get back to that point."

The San Jose Sharks finished dead last in the league in 2023-24 with just 47 points, and a record of 19-54-9.