Logan Couture is about to announce that he can no longer play because of injury. Now, the question has to be asked: Who should be the next captain of the San Jose Sharks?
Couture has dealt with a deep groin injury that has limited him to six games over the past two seasons. On Monday, the Sharks announced a press conference for Couture and general manager Mike Grier, at which he will officially announce his retirement.
The #SJSharks are holding a press conference for the media tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with GM Mike Grier and captain Logan Couture. Per the release, the conference will be streamed live "on Sharks digital platforms, including the Sharks+SAP Center app and the Sharks Audio…
Couture has been the Sharks captain since the 2019-20 season. The center will step away from hockey with 933 games played, all for the Sharks. He scored 323 goals and 378 assists and was a top performer in the playoffs.
Option No. 1: Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli could be the next captain of the San Jose Sharks. Since signing a four-year contract last summer, Toffoli has scored goals and been a terrific mentor to the Sharks’ young players.
At 32 years old, the former Stanley Cup Champion has become a popular figure for rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith to be around. The iconic sleepover moment against the Buffalo Sabres is a perfect example of his leadership.
Toffoli has been on record for buying into what Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks are building.
San Jose Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith bonded immediately this season and have become inseparable. The two rookies spent almost every day...
