Fear the Fin's Q&A with Logan Couture

by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 4, 2009 10:47 AM PST in Fear The Fin News

As the Sharks' top prospect coming into training camp, the 19 year old Couture was one of the last players to be cut from the team. Coaches and players were impressed with his superb hockey mind and playmaking abilities, but sent him back down to the Ottawa 67's in order to continue his development.

After being touted as one of the best junior players in the world, Couture was picked 9th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2007 NHL entry draft. He's done nothing but prove he was deserving of that pick, if not a higher selection.

In 44 games this season, Couture has scored 54 points (21 G, 33 A). In a recent matchup against top NHL prospect John Tavares and the London Knights, Couture had a hand in all four Ottawa goals (2 G, 2 A). Ottawa won the game 4-2.

It seems to be only a matter of time before Couture makes his first regular season appearance with the Sharks. But before that happens, you get to ask him questions.

FTF has contacted the 67's, and Logan graciously agreed to answer some of your questions.

Submit your questions in either email (fearthefin@gmail.com) or comment form. The FTF staff will pick the 10 best and have them answered for you.

We want to give a big thanks to both Logan Couture and the Ottawa 67's for helping us with this request. I, for one, can't wait to see the kid in Teal.

Go Sharks.

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Holy crap, FTF's first real foray into journalism!

All I ask is – can we get press passes to be inside for the playoffs?

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by Mr. K. on Feb 4, 2009 1:39 PM PST reply actions

I’m lucky they even answered my email. Let’s not push it.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 4, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

:P

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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 4, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

Still it's pretty sweet they did.

Guess we’re moving up in the world around here.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker

by Lurker Shark on Feb 4, 2009 10:09 PM PST up reply actions

Who would win a one-game playoff game these days

between the Ottawa 67s and the Ottawa Senators?

(Remembering, of course, that Ray Emery is no longer around to let in Rob Niedermayer backhands).

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 4, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions

I’ve heard that attendance at the 67’s game is way up this year.

Better hockey (than the Sens are playing), better price.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 4, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions

Even Michael Moore goes to their games!

by senor_k on Feb 4, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions

I think I see him behind the Flooring Canada sign! ;-)

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by Mr. K. on Feb 4, 2009 11:48 PM PST up reply actions

Has the team told you if they have a timeline for your developement, and if so what is it?

by ktice on Feb 4, 2009 11:35 PM PST reply actions

Questions...

1) What’s it been like for you handling all the pressure that goes along with being a number one draft pick?
2) In the NHL today who do you most resemble and compare your game to?
3) Are you happy in with the way the Sharks have handled your development, do you think you are ready to make the next step?
4) Have you been able to talk to any of the Sharks young guys like Vlasic or Setoguchi, what advice have they given you?
5) Growing up did you always know you were going to be a hockey player or were there other sports you excelled in as well?
6) Finally, what do you think you can bring to the Sharks organization to help make them better in the future?

by mattman on Feb 9, 2009 1:27 PM PST reply actions

All great questions, Matt.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 10, 2009 7:42 AM PST up reply actions

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by marcello on Feb 10, 2009 10:03 AM PST reply actions