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.

Couture picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the first 45 games of the season with a lower-body injury, Couture picked up an assist on Marc-Edouard Vlasic's second-period tally in his return to the lineup Saturday. The 34-year-old center had 27 goals and 40 assists with San Jose last year. Couture's reintroduction to the Sharks' top six should give a boost to an offense that's struggled for much of the season.

Couture (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and make his season debut Saturday against the Ducks, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Couture scored 27 goals and 67 points in 82 contests last season. While rust might be a factor after missing the first 45 games of the 2023-24 campaign, Couture isn't projected to be eased into the lineup. Instead, he's likely to play on the first line alongside Alexander Barabanov and Fabian Zetterlund based on Friday's practice, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Couture is also expected to serve on the top power-play unit. His return might result in Kevin Labanc being a healthy scratch against Anaheim.

Couture (lower body) is hopeful he'll be ready to make his season debut Saturday against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couture has yet to play this season due to a lower-body issue, but it appears he may finally return to game action versus the Ducks. If he's able to play, look for Couture, who racked up 27 goals and 67 points through 82 contests last season, to step into a top-six role and a spot on one of San Jose's power-play units against Anaheim.

Couture (lower body) was ruled out for the remainder of San Jose's road trip Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, Couture won't play Monday against Buffalo or Tuesday versus Chicago. He isn't quite ready to make his season debut yet, but he appears to be getting close. Couture racked up 27 goals and 67 points over 82 games during the 2022-23 campaign.

Couture (lower body) may be available during the Sharks' upcoming road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couture has missed the whole season to date. The 34-year-old's arduous recovery process has left an already thin Sharks team struggling. The five-game road trip begins Tuesday in Toronto.