History of Logan Couture in Timeline
Logan Couture is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently serving as the captain of the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. Drafted ninth overall by the Sharks in 2007, he has become a key player for the team. He has gained a reputation for being a strong performer in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
1 day ago : Logan Couture Set to Announce Retirement After 15 NHL Seasons Due to Injury
Logan Couture, the San Jose Sharks captain, is reportedly set to announce his retirement after 15 seasons in the NHL, due to lingering injury issues. This marks the end of a stellar career.
March 28, 1989: Logan Couture's Birth
On March 28, 1989, Logan Couture was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.
1998: OMHA's Red Lobster Cup and OMHA All-Ontario DD Title
In 1998, Couture led his Lucan Irish Novice team to the OMHA's Red Lobster Cup for a SW Ontario title and also won an OMHA All-Ontario DD title in 1998.
2001: OMHA Ontario DD Title
In 2001, Logan Couture's Irish Atom team won the OMHA Ontario DD title.
2003: Graduation from Northridge Public School
In 2003, Logan Couture graduated from Northridge Public School.
May 2005: Drafted by the Ottawa 67's
In May 2005, Couture was drafted by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Ottawa 67's 12th overall in the 2005 OHL Priority Draft.
2007: Drafted by the San Jose Sharks
In 2007, Couture was drafted ninth overall by the San Jose Sharks in the NHL Entry Draft after improving to 78 points in 54 games in his second OHL season.
2008: OHL All-Star Game Selection
In 2008, Couture was named to the OHL All-Star Game, but he was replaced due to injury.
March 16, 2009: OHL Player of the Week
On March 16, 2009, Logan Couture was named OHL Player of the Week following an eight-point performance in three games.
October 25, 2009: NHL Debut
On October 25, 2009, Couture made his NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks against the Philadelphia Flyers.
November 5, 2009: First NHL Goal
On November 5, 2009, Couture scored his first NHL goal against Chris Osgood of the Detroit Red Wings.
2009: Success with Worcester Sharks
In 2009, Couture was an integral part of the success of the Worcester Sharks in the AHL, leading the league with nine game-winning goals and being named to the AHL All-Rookie Team and AHL All-Star starting line-up.
April 22, 2010: First Playoff Goals
On April 22, 2010, Couture scored his first two playoff goals against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the first round of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs.
2010: First Full Season with the Sharks
In 2010, Couture played his first full season with the Sharks, finishing with 32 goals and 56 points, earning him a nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
August 26, 2011: Contract Extension with the Sharks
On August 26, 2011, Couture signed a two-year, $5.75 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
2012: Played for Genève-Servette HC
During the 2012-13 NHL lockout, Couture played for Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A.
July 5, 2013: Contract Extension Announcement
On July 5, 2013, the Sharks announced that they had signed Couture to a five-year, $30 million contract extension, effective July 1, 2014.
December 29, 2013: 100th Career Goal
On December 29, 2013, Couture scored his 100th career regular season goal against the Anaheim Ducks.
2013: Leading the Sharks
In the 2012-13 NHL season, which concluded in 2013, Couture led the Sharks in goals (21), blocks among forwards (51), game-winning goals (5), shots (151) and power play goals (7).
January 6, 2014: Wrist Injury
On January 6, 2014, the Sharks announced that Couture would undergo surgery on January 8 to repair a wrist injury, resulting in him missing six weeks.
July 1, 2014: Contract Extension In Effect
On July 1, 2014, the five-year, $30 million contract extension Couture signed with the Sharks officially went into effect.
2014: Hand Surgery
In 2014, following the playoff series loss to the Los Angeles Kings, Couture underwent surgery on his hand to repair an injury suffered in a fight during Game 6.
2015: Injuries During the Season
During the 2015-16 season, Couture suffered a broken fibula in practice, and after returning, he suffered an arterial bleed requiring surgery, causing him to miss 30 games. Despite these challenges, he led all players in playoff assists and scoring.
July 1, 2018: Contract Extension with Sharks
On July 1, 2018, Couture signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
2018: Personal-Best Season
During the 2018-19 season, Couture amassed a personal-best 70-point season. Despite the Sharks losing in the 3rd round, Couture led all playoff players in goals with 14 and finished third overall in playoff scoring with 20 points.
2019: Named Sharks Captain
Prior to the 2019-20 season, Couture was named the captain of the San Jose Sharks.
January 9, 2020: Ankle Fracture
On January 9, 2020, Couture fractured his left ankle.
2020: Assaulted for expressing political views
In 2020, Couture claimed he was assaulted in Toronto for publicly stating he would vote for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
October 27, 2022: 300th NHL Goal
On October 27, 2022, Couture scored his 300th NHL goal in a 4-3 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
2023: Osteitis Pubis
During the 2023-24 season, Couture began dealing with osteitis pubis, which limited him to six appearances.
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