The San Jose Sharks made significant roster changes with the departure of key players. Tomas Hertl was traded, leading to emotional reactions from teammates like Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Logan Couture. Couture, facing injury, will miss the rest of the season. Additionally, there are uncertainties surrounding Vanecek's playing status for the remainder of the year.
"Sharks Ice was empty again, appropriate for a day when the heart of the Sharks was ripped out." Describing a surreal day at Sharks Ice, as players & media found out about the Tomas Hertl trade at the same time. Also, Couture & Vlasic remember Tommy: https://t.co/3UYT9nUxQJ
Sharks' David Quinn talks about Logan Couture's emotions, future: "This has been a very difficult time for him" https://t.co/NCv0TkzU7X
Sharks’ Quinn on Couture’s emotions, future: “This has been a very difficult time for him” https://t.co/W1VZl6aSbc
Although sometimes short when speaking to the media, #SJSharks veteran Marc-Edouard Vlasic couldn't help but share his memories of Tomas Hertl. Read what he said on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/ajQsYrZRKM
After blockbuster trade, Tomas Hertl thanks San Jose, Sharks fans https://t.co/k4R6VWIbBD
Sharks’ Couture won’t play again this season: report ⤵️ https://t.co/GQP04P2Yet
End of the 'fun must be always' era: #SJSharks trade Hertl to Golden Knights in stunning trade deadline move. https://t.co/P8ZFLPH3mw
In trading their best player and fan favorite Tomáš Hertl, the woeful @SanJoseSharks are embracing their venture into the abyss. Painful and perhaps necessary. But how much hope is there amid the darkness? https://t.co/5abSGbKniG
Sharks' Couture faces uncertain future with injury: 'Nothing's ever guaranteed' https://t.co/W3GJRTcVFp
Sharks’ Couture faces uncertain future with injury: ‘Nothing’s ever guaranteed’ https://t.co/YtWl3z1F55
Couture isn't worried about his future with #SJSharks, he's worried about playing NHL hockey again: “I'm realistic. Who's gonna trade for a guy's who's 35, making $8 million, and plays six games in a season?” https://t.co/LOZqpEqTc8
"It hurt. There's no other way around it. It's emotional." #SJSharks captain Logan Couture was teary-eyed speaking about Tomas Hertl. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/DIs3PXC1E6
Sharks' Logan Couture says he'll miss rest of season due to injury. https://t.co/QqQ7Dkj9X6 https://t.co/NCqqoLzuwM
Couture is hopeful he can come back next season. Adds that he's realistic about a trade sometime down the line. Paraphasing: No one's going to trade for a guy whose 35 and is injured and making $8 million.
Couture says he won’t play this season. #SJSharks
Couture said he's not going to be able to play again this season.
Couture says he's not coming back this year
Couture on the brink of tears as we speak to him. “It’s gonna hurt.” #SJSharks
An emptional Logan Couture said he was kind of kept in the loop in regards to Tomas Hertl possibly getting traded. "I kind of had a feeling of numbness driving to the rink. It just didn't feel feel real but it happened."
Quinn says Hertl was around the room today to say goodbye. Quinn called the mood somber. He says it was an optional skate today and when he asked any of the players if they wanted to skate, no one raised their hand. Tough day for #SJSharks organization
Hertl was around today. Quinn says everyone got their goodbyes in. “It was tough.” #SJSharks
Quinn on Hertl’s departure: “It hurts. It hurts. A lot of emotional people.” #SJSharks
Grier says every expectation that Vanecek is healthy to start next season
Grier said there’s a chance Vanacek doesn’t play again this year
Grier says good chance that Vanecek will miss the rest of the year
Grier says good chance Vanecek doesn’t play this season. Lower-body injury. #SJSharks
Marc-Edouard Vlasic reacts to Tomas Hertl getting traded. 🥺 https://t.co/5LadOJglSZ