Over his impressive 15-season career with the Sharks, Couture scored 323 goals and recorded 378 assists in 933 games, becoming known for his playoff performances.

General manager Mike Grier praised Couture as 'one of the greatest players' in Sharks history, highlighting his leadership and contributions to the team.

In a heartfelt statement, Couture expressed his sadness about ending his career, stating, 'It’s tough. It sucks. But it is what it is,' while also cherishing his time in the NHL.

Despite retiring, Couture will continue to receive his salary from an eight-year, $64 million contract, which has two years and $13 million remaining, while counting $8 million against the salary cap.

Although Couture will not officially retire, he will remain on long-term injured reserve, confirming he will not return to play.

Logan Couture, the captain of the San Jose Sharks, announced his retirement from hockey on April 15, 2025, due to a debilitating injury that has sidelined him for nearly 15 months.

Couture has struggled with osteitis pubis, an inflammatory condition affecting his pubic bones, which limited him to just six games during the 2023-24 season.

His last NHL game took place on January 31, 2024, after which he was unable to participate in on-ice training or games, leading to his decision to retire.

He retires ranked fourth on the Sharks' all-time points leaderboard, with a total of 701 points, behind legends like Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton.

Couture's decision to retire was influenced by his desire to focus on his physical recovery and spend time with his two young children.

At 36 years old, Couture was a first-round pick by the Sharks in 2007 and spent the entire current season on long-term injured reserve.

As of mid-April 2025, the Sharks hold the worst record in the NHL, marking their sixth consecutive year without a playoff appearance.