San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier officially ends Logan Couture rumours
For some time now, there has been speculation that the San Jose Sharks are looking to move captain Logan Couture, and now their GM has addressed the chatter.
The San Jose Sharks have made some huge moves in recent times, and with the No. 1 overall pick and another lottery pick on the way, this team is building for quite the positive future. That doesn't mean they're not making moves for the present however, as the team just acquired Barclay Goodrow on waivers as they look to fill their current roster.
One question the organization can't escape however is the rumours of a trade with captain Logan Couture, and after months, it became too much for GM Mike Grier, as he officially addressed the rumour in a recent interview;
"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."
The 35-year old has been with the Sharks since making his NHL debut way back in 2009, and despite playing just six games a season ago, the team are sticking by their captain. The year before, Couture showed he can still get it done, tallying an impressive 67 points for the struggling Sharks, but even with those low points, Couture loves the organization and doesn't see himself anywhere else.
"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."
"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."
With a bright future ahead, the Sharks need veterans to lead the way, and with Couture and Goodrow now together again ahead of 2024-25, things are looking up in San Jose.
Source: Blade of Steel
San Jose Sharks GM addresses Logan Couture trade rumours
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