SAN JOSE — Logan Couture took a significant step in his recovery from a head injury after Sharks practice Friday. His evaluation of the injury painted a less optimistic picture about his timeframe for rejoining the team’s lineup.
Couture skated for roughly 10 minutes after Sharks practice Friday, the first time he’s stepped on the ice since he suffered a head injury against the Vancouver Canucks on Dec. 15. But the Sharks top scorer tempered the enthusiasm regarding his return to skates, stating that he’s “a long ways away” from being healthy enough for game action.
“There’s a lot of stuff that has to happen to come back.