Logan Couture possibly called up to San Jose

by Mr. Plank on Mar 17, 2010 10:31 PM PDT in Worcester Watch

[Editor's Note]: Confirmed with Worcester Sharks PR Representative Eric Lundquist.

Courtesy of Plank's email inbox:

Hey Fear The Fin I was listening to the Worcester Sharks radio broadcast tonight and they mentioned that Logan Couture was being called up to play against Vancouver tomorrow night. We recently have been on a four game win streak that got snapped so it hurts to lose him before playoffs but the big boys need him right now so that's that I guess. I don't have a link for you like you mentioned you would like when we talked last month but I can assure you this isn't being made up.

- Nick

This is nothing but good news.

TCY and I have been big fans of Logan Couture for a good long time, and my wonderful blogging partner even bought a jersey earlier this year at the same time I acquired a McGinn Black Armor.

We're pretty cute like that.

At any rate, business. I previously called for Couture to get the nod once the trade deadline had passed, stating that he would be a good fit as a third line center with McGinn and Clowe. TCY reiterated that point in an article two days later, stating that McGinn and Couture could be the key to the San Jose Sharks playoff success.

In an interview with Fear The Fin over the Olympic break, Jamie McGinn mentioned chemistry when speaking about his former Ottawa 67 teammate.

"He is one of those guys where I seem to know where he is on the ice at all times, and he knows where I am," said McGinn. "He just seems to be able to put the puck in the net and be able to put it on my stick and vice versa. It's nice to have that."

In summation, I really like this move. The Sharks need a kick in the pants right now after struggling after the Olympic break, and a new addition to the lineup will hopefully allow Todd McLellan to establish some consistent lines before the playoffs. Here is what I would like to see tomorrow night:

Dany Heatley - Joe Thornton - Devin Setoguchi

Patrick Marleau - Joe Pavelski - Manny Malhotra

Jamie McGinn - Logan Couture - Ryane Clowe

Jed Ortmeyer - Scott Nichol - Torrey Mitchell

Could this be the catalyst San Jose needs? Tune in tomorrow to find out.

Go Sharks.

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Saivor!

Maybe Doug Wilson caught up on his FTF reading…

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by idunno723 on Mar 17, 2010 10:35 PM PDT reply actions

We should start a petition to send to DW to demand he cut Brad Staubitz….

by skilletboy on Mar 17, 2010 10:46 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Online petitions always work.

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by Evilducks on Mar 18, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Best Options

I still think Marleau-Pavelski-Mitchell as the number two line is the best option. With Couture-McGinn-Malhotra and Ortmeyer-Nichol-Clowe. It spreads out the scoring and the size but keeps chemistry in place. Obviously you’d keep the top line the way it is with Setoguchi.

by rilian on Mar 17, 2010 10:55 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah i definitely feel like Malhotra would be perfect with Couture and Mcginn. Malhotra covers any possible weaknesses they might have at first (faceoffs and defense) and he’s just a damn good player who can really jumpstart the two of them.

Normally i’d say Clowe should be on the second line with Patty and Pavs but Mitchells been looking better lately imo; and i wouldn’t mind seeing him on that second line. Plus I think Clowe’s a good fit with Ortmeyer and Nichol too.

Either way would be good but i really think Malhotra should be with Mcginn and Couture.

by Khaaz on Mar 18, 2010 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Couture?

Yes please! It would be awesome to see him called up! And even more awesome if they don’t stick him on the effing 4th line…

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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 17, 2010 11:15 PM PDT reply actions

Beautiful

I have never been more on board with you than with those lines Plank. I know I’ve advocated keeping HTML together, but maybe they work better as a surprise attack or on the PP.

That 2nd line would go up against the Datsyuk’s and Toews of the world (along with Vlasic’s pairing). Couture and McGinn get bumped off the puck a little right now, but it allows an excuse to have Clowe hold the puck on the side boards as he is wont to do.

That 4th line is perfect. Hustle and grit. Mitchell really makes it go, allows them to maybe stretch teams a little, and wouldn’t be heart attack central if Zetterburg finds himself against that 4th line.

Most importantly… give em a chance to gel. You know that 1st and 2nd line are gonna produce. Give the 3rd and 4th line 10-12 minutes each of ice time for a few games and see what they do with it.

by ruben398 on Mar 17, 2010 11:22 PM PDT reply actions

There is hope and it's name is Couture...

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by The Corv on Mar 18, 2010 12:44 AM PDT reply actions

You, my rose
Oh how your rhapsodic glow
Siphons my soul into a shining sea of passion

You, my rose
Oh how your undertow
Drags me willingly to the shores of satisfaction

And yet, my rose
Well shit lady who really knows
The reasons why those line combinations above have got me sporting wood at 4:30 in the morning while pulling an all-nighter for final exams

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by Mr. Plank on Mar 18, 2010 4:28 AM PDT reply actions