Life in the Western Conference isn't easy for a player like Logan Couture.
The San Jose Sharks forward took to The Players' Tribune on Thursday to take an in-depth look at the five toughest defensemen he's faced, which quickly makes things seem easier in the East.
Couture's list includes teammate Brent Burns, Nashville Predators blue-liner Roman Josi, Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano, and the Chicago Blackhawks duo of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook.
As tough as that opposition is, Couture managed nine of his 36 points in seven games against the Blackhawks, Flames, and Predators last season.
On top of the five defensemen, Couture also took the time to recognize two of the toughest two-way forwards in Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Toews.
The West is stacked.
