Golden Knights center William Karlsson will likely make his season debut Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, coach Bruce Cassidy said Thursday.

Karlsson took turns centering the third line with Cole Schwindt at Thursday’s practice, skating between left wing Brendan Brisson and right wing Alexander Holtz.

Karlsson will not play in the Knights’ game Friday against the Ottawa Senators.

“We’re aiming for Saturday,” Cassidy said.

Cassidy did not commit to where Karlsson would be in the lineup. He said the Knights want to get through Friday’s game first.

Schwindt, who was claimed off waivers from the Calgary Flames on Oct. 7, is one candidate to come out of the lineup. The 23-year-old has one assist in six games this season.

Karlsson would be joining a young line if he does take Schwindt’s spot. Brisson, 23, has no points in four games. Holtz, 22, scored his first goal with the Knights on Tuesday in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

“It’s awesome,” Holtz said. “It’s been fun since I got here to have (Karlsson) here. He’s an awesome guy and an incredible player. It’s going to be good for our team when he gets back.”

Karlsson missed the Knights’ first seven regular-season games with an undisclosed injury. He hasn’t practiced since Sept. 21.

Karlsson, 31, is coming off his first 30-goal season since scoring 43 goals the Knights’ inaugural campaign.

Silver Knights sign defenseman

The Silver Knights are bringing in 24-year-old defenseman Calen Addison on a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.

Addison was a second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2018. He appeared in 72 games last season with the Sharks and the Minnesota Wild.

Addison has 13 goals and 58 points in 77 American Hockey League games.

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