- Editor's note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports California's Sharks coverage for the 2021-22 season. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.
Logan Couture couldn’t hide his disappointment when the Sharks were officially eliminated from the playoffs.
“It’s one less year you have a chance to win it and I’m getting older,” the 33-year-old captain said about two weeks ago. “So it hurts more and more each year.”
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So considering that it’s the third straight year the Sharks have missed the playoffs, would the ultra-competitive Couture want to chase a Stanley Cup elsewhere?
Logan Couture answered that question, among others, in his exit interview.
He also defended coach Bob Boughner, discussed the improved locker room chemistry, what needs to improve for the Sharks next year, and revealed that he’s too banged up to consider playing in the World Championships.