Couture (groin) will announce his retirement at a press conference Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couture was hoping to get into the lineup during the 2024-25 campaign but was unable to recover from his groin injury to get back onto the ice. As a result, the 15-year NHL veteran will hang up his skates with 933 games under his belt, all with the Sharks, in which he racked up 323 goals and 378 assists. Despite playing in 116 postseason contests and tallying 101 points, Couture was never able to lift Lord Stanley's chalice, losing in the Finals against Pittsburgh back in 2016.

Couture (groin) has not resumed skating and remains without a timeline to return, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reported Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Couture hasn't skated since his last game, which was Jan. 31 of last season. The 35-year-old remains in contact with head coach Ryan Warsofsky and communicates frequently about what the team needs, but it doesn't look like the captain is particularly close to a return. Couture still has two years left on his contract at an $8 million cap hit, but the Sharks are not up against the ceiling and have elected to keep him on regular injured reserve this season. Couture should be considered out indefinitely until he begins skating, and he'll likely require a long build-up period once he can get back on the ice.

Couture (groin) will not be available for the start of training camp Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old missed most of last season, picking up one assist in just six games. Couture had 27 goals and 67 points in 82 regular-season appearances during the 2022-23 campaign and is expected to be counted upon to be a veteran presence as the Sharks look towards their young prospects like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and William Eklund to lead them offensively in the coming years.

Couture (groin) is working out but has not started skating yet, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per general manager Mike Grier, things remain according to Couture's recovery plan. It's not a particularly encouraging development to hear Couture isn't skating with just a month before training camp. As such, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed part of the preseason schedule at a minimum. The 35-year-old was limited to just six games last season, so it'll likely take him some time to get back up to speed once he hits the ice again.

Couture (groin) is continuing to work toward being fully fit for the 2024-25 campaign, with coach Ryan Warsofsky telling reporters Tuesday, "He's working extremely hard. He's in San Jose. He's been in San Jose. He's training. He's working out. I know he's feeling good, and I know when Logan is feeling good, we will let him play. We have a really good plan as an organization for Logan to get him back healthy," per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Couture was limited to a mere six games last season due to his groin problem but appears to be trending in the right direction. What to expect out of the veteran center will be tricky after essentially losing a full season, but he did reach both the 20-goal and 55-point thresholds in each of the prior two campaigns. Assuming he is ready for Opening Night, Couture could shift to the wing in order to allow rookie Macklin Celebrini to feature at center on the top line.

Couture (groin) is feeling better and hopes to resume skating in July, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couture was limited to just six appearances in 2023-24, supplying one assist and seven shots on goal. He is optimistic that he will be ready for training camp in the fall. Couture racked up 27 goals and 67 points in 82 contests during the 2022-23 campaign.

Couture (groin) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Between multiple lower-body injuries, Couture was held to just one assist in six games this season. There's no real reason to rush the 34-year-old back into action considering where the Sharks sit in the standings. He scored 27 goals and 67 points in 82 games during the 2022-23 season. Couture should be back to full health in time for training camp next season.

Couture (groin) was put on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, Henry Thrun (shoulder) was activated from the IR list. Couture, who is considered week-to-week, hasn't resumed skating yet. He has one assist and seven shots on goal in six appearances this season.

Couture is considered week-to-week with the same groin issue that caused him to miss the first 45 games of the campaign, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Sharks in last place in the Pacific Division and Couture once again struggling with the groin issue that forced him to miss the first half of the season, San Jose may start to consider shutting the veteran pivot down for the year if his condition doesn't start to improve soon. Couture's been limited to just one assist through six contests this campaign.

Couture (groin) has missed the last two practices, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couture still has some time before the Sharks take on Winnipeg on Wednesday, but he's considered day-to-day for now. The 34-year-old didn't make his season debut until Jan. 20 after missing the first 45 games of the year with a lower-body issue. The team should have more information on his status before Wednesday's contest.