The Sharks confirmed reports Thursday morning that captain Logan Couture has a fracture in his ankle after a collision with Blues defenseman Vince Dunn.
A brief statement from general manager Doug Wilson said that Couture is expected to miss “several weeks” and that he’ll be reevaluated continually. Such a vague timetable is common in the NHL, unlike in other professional sports.
Couture was injured in the second period of the Sharks’ 3-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday after an awkward collision with Blues defenseman Vince Dunn. He left the game immediately and was in a walking boot after the game, according to interim coach Bob Boughner.