Eliminated from playoff contention, Sharks, Coyotes seek strong finish
"When someone's not 100 percent and you have guys that are 100 (percent) waiting to go in, I think it's just a smart decision," San Jose coach Bob Boughner said of Couture, who has 17 goals and 14 assists this season. "You don't want to put (Couture) in a situation where, especially with his past history of injuries, to put him somewhere he's going have to struggle through. We want to make sure that we're taking care of it now."