No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini’s first official practice with the San Jose Sharks provided a needed bit of optimism for a franchise that has had little success in recent years.

Couture told reporters there isn't an immediate plan for him to get back on the ice. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized that Couture's contributions as a sounding board for younger players are still beneficial despite his absence from the ice.