While Celebrini was initially listed as day-to-day after being placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli suggested on Friday that the Sharks will hold off on his return to prioritize his long-term health.

Bedard, too, was disappointed he wouldn’t be able to compete against Celebrini on Thursday but is hopeful that Celebrini can be back in the lineup when the Blackhawks visit San Jose on Oct. 13. The two teams also play each other at SAP Center on March 13.

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said he doesn't rule out Macklin Celebrini for Friday's game against the Winnipeg Jets.