Following a tough match against the Montreal Canadiens, Sharks' top rookie forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith were advised to stay off the ice during optional practice. Both have been logging significant ice time and contributing effectively, especially Celebrini, who filled a key role as the top-line center after a recent trade. Sharks' coach Ryan Warsofsky noted the importance of managing their workloads despite not labeling it as 'load management.' The team is strategizing for the absence of former center Mikael Granlund, now adapting to fill that key role during the season.
Warsofsky preferred not to use the term load management for Celebrini and Smith, but he acknowledged, 'They've played a lot of hockey.'
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