For his entire eight-year NHL career, Logan Couture called Patrick Marleau a teammate.
But on Sunday, Marleau made an agonizing decision to leave the Sharks after 19 years and signed a three-year deal with Toronto.
A day later, Couture wished Marleau luck and thanked him for their years together in an Instagram post.
"Best of luck to Patty! The best Shark of all time. Thank you for being a true professional during my 8 years with you. A special hockey player, it was a privilege to watch you play the game up close. Really going to miss sharing the ice with you!