San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture recently opened up about his future aspirations in an episode of the San Jose Hockey Now podcast, hosted by Sheng Peng and Keegan McNally. Couture's words ignited fans on Twitter, each expressing their unique take on his sentiments.
In the podcast, Logan Couture said that while he would be happy to stay in San Jose for the rest of his career, he also wanted to play in more "meaningful" games.
"I would love to finish my career in San Jose, but I also want to play meaningful hockey games."
Fans weren't happy with Couture's comments, with one commenting:
"Good, get him out."
Another fan, taking a slightly humorous approach, said:
"I'm sure Grier can help him play meaningful games because he won't be here for a while."
"We’d love to have Logan Couture finish out as a captain with San Jose, but we’d also like a captain that has a meaningful impact towards winning games and improving our team," another fan wrote.
"I do want to turn this thing around" - San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture
Logan Couture initially expressed his commitment to stay in San Jose amid Erik Karlsson's trade, but his recent comments have revealed uncertainty. The rebuilding San Jose Sharks posted a dismal 23-47-12 record last season which featured a 13-game losing streak.
While Couture's desire to turn the team's fortunes around remains strong, he acknowledged the unpredictable future:
"I can't tell you what's going to happen.
"I do want to turn this thing around... The buzz in that rink when there's playoff hockey in that arena, there's no feeling like it."
Despite achieving his seventh 25-goal season, Couture, having seen one Stanley Cup Finals trip in 14 years, understands the challenge.