Before signing with the Blue Jackets ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Labanc spent the previous eight seasons with the San Jose Sharks. In 512 career NHL games split between the Sharks and the Blue Jackets, he posted 84 goals, 153 assists, and 237 points. His best season in the NHL was in 2018-19 with San Jose, as he set career highs with 17 goals, 39 assists, and 56 points in 82 games.
