Logan Couture, captain of the San Jose Sharks, will hold a press conference to announce he cannot continue his playing career due to osteitis pubis, a painful injury that he has battled for almost two years. Despite hopes of returning this season, Couture has been sidelined and has not played a game. While he won't announce retirement, his continued presence on the Shark's roster will be affected by his health, but the team can utilize injured reserve options to manage his contract over the next two years.
Couture has been unable to return from an injury known as osteitis pubis, which has plagued him for nearly two years, forcing him to miss the entire 2023-24 NHL season.
The joint press conference on Tuesday will clarify Couture's ability to continue his career. He will not be announcing retirement, focusing on his inability to continue playing.
Couture remains under contract for two more seasons with a total of $13 million owed and retains a presence on the Sharks roster despite health challenges.
His impressive career includes 933 NHL games with the Sharks, ranking him fourth in points and third in goals on the franchise's all-time leaderboard.
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