Sharks’ Logan Couture Set to Announce End of NHL Career

Couture, 36, was diagnosed with osteitis pubis—a condition that causes inflammation in the pelvic area—early in the 2023–24 season. He was limited to just six games and has not played since January 31, 2024.

Technically, Couture won’t be announcing his official retirement. Doing so would forfeit what’s remaining in an eight-year, $64 million contract he signed with the Sharks in July 2018. He is still owed $13 million in salary over the next two seasons. He will likely confirm that he won’t be able to return to the ice.

The Sharks don’t want him to announce his official retirement, either. Should he do so, they would be subject to a costly cap recapture penalty from the NHL. 

Couture Had a Great Career and Run in San Jose

Couture was one of the most successful Sharks in franchise history. During his run with the team, he scored 323 goals and 701 points in the regular season. In the playoffs, he added another 48 goals and 101 points.

Per the release, the conference will be streamed live “on Sharks digital platforms, including the Sharks+SAP Center app and the Sharks Audio Network.”