Logan Couture, captain of the San Jose Sharks, is set to begin the season on injured reserve, as confirmed by his coach Mike Grier. Couture, dealing with an unspecified injury, is focused on his rehabilitation but has no immediate timeline to return to the ice.

Despite his absence, head coach Ryan Warsofsky believes Couture will still provide valuable leadership and support to younger players in the team. Other players, including Shakir Mukhamadullin and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, are also dealing with day-to-day injuries as training camp begins.