Sharks' Logan Couture Set To Miss Several Weeks With Broken Ankle

CAMPBELL, CA — Concerns were confirmed Thursday when San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson announced that the team's captain Logan Couture is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a small fracture in his left ankle during Tuesday's game at St. Louis.

Couture has been one of the few bright spots for the Sharks in a disappointing start to the 2019-20 season. The 30-year-old center has 14 goals and 22 assists for 36 points to lead the team, and he was also named to the NHL All-Star Game last week.

The Sharks took to social media to announce the statement from Wilson.

#SJSharks captain @Logancouture expected to miss several weeks after suffering a small fracture in his left ankle in Tuesday's game at St. Louis.https://t.co/KlsvCDnnWA
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 9, 2020

Sharks interim coach Bob Boughner spoke on the importance of Couture after the game on Tuesday.

"It's big-time concerning. Even if it's a couple games or a couple weeks, he's a captain, he's a leader, a catalyst for our offense," Boughner told reporters. "If he's missing out of our lineup, that's a big loss. I think that other guys are going to have to step up in his absence, for sure."

Couture is expected to miss up to six weeks with the injury, but he will be continually evaluated during that time.