Facing hometown Canucks ‘a bit surreal’ for Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini
14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Facing hometown Canucks ‘a bit surreal’ for Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Macklin Celebrini grew up dreaming about playing NHL hockey at Rogers Arena. And now I’m practicing here and getting ready for the game tomorrow,” the 18-year-old San Jose Sharks center said Sunday. “It’s pretty surreal.” Raised in North Vancouver, Celebrini was picked first overall in the June draft. Those are the memories that kind of stick with you.” Despite Celebrini’s success, San Jose is last in the Pacific Division. “So to see now Macklin practicing there today, and playing them tomorrow, it certainly is a full-circle moment and one of those times in life where you just kind of check yourself and appreciate everything that’s happened.” ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl

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Sharks' Prospect Smith Eager to Inspire a New Era
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharks' Prospect Smith Eager to Inspire a New Era

Associated Press  

San Jose Sharks prospects Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini bring excitement to the team after a difficult five-year stretch. Smith, a 14-year-old, remembers the Sharks' 2019 playoff comeback against Vegas and hopes to inspire his teammates. The Sharks have high season-ticket sales and are trending in the right direction, with the hope of returning to their previous glory. The team …

Celebrini makes his practice debut for the Sharks, while Couture waits to get back on the ice
3 months ago

Celebrini makes his practice debut for the Sharks, while Couture waits to get back on the ice

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — 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. “At the end of the day it’s the same game I’ve played ever since I was a kid,” Celebrini said. “It’s just having fun …

Sharks, Blackhawks sign top 2 picks Celebrini, Levshunov to 3-year, entry-level contracts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharks, Blackhawks sign top 2 picks Celebrini, Levshunov to 3-year, entry-level contracts

Associated Press  

The top two picks in the NHL draft have signed three-year, entry-level contracts. Celebrini had 32 goals and 32 assists in 38 games as a freshman at BU last season, becoming the youngest winner of the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top player in college hockey. “His combination of skills and hockey sense is rare, and we are extremely …

Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week made his Sharks debut Tuesday morning at the team’s development camp. Just trying to enjoy this camp, and after that I guess it’s time to make a decision.” The 18-year-old Celebrini impressed the dozens of fans in attendance …

Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere. And to top it off, the newly established Utah Hockey Club leaned on NHL pedigree in making Kelowna center Tij Iginla the franchise’s first …

NHL draft: Sharks take Macklin Celebrini at No. 1; Ducks surprise at No. 3
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL draft: Sharks take Macklin Celebrini at No. 1; Ducks surprise at No. 3

LA Times  

Beckett Sennecke, center left, poses with Ducks special advisor to hockey operations Scott Niedermayer, Ducks owner Henry Samueli, general manager Pat Verbeek, assistant GM Martin Madden and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected third overall in the NHL draft. The San José Sharks added a foundational piece to their rebuilding plan by choosing Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with …

Basketball ties aside, Macklin Celebrini focused on hockey as NHL draft’s presumptive No. 1 pick
6 months ago

Basketball ties aside, Macklin Celebrini focused on hockey as NHL draft’s presumptive No. 1 pick

Associated Press  

Having a father working for the Golden State Warriors and former NBA star Steve Nash for an uncle, college hockey player of the year and the presumptive No. “I think it’s pretty good,” Celebrini said, referring to his basketball ability, before acknowledging his dad, Rick, might be a better judge. “Every time I play and he watches, he says, `I’m …

NHL’s top draft prospect Macklin Celebrini in no rush to turn pro, with Sharks likely landing spot
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHL’s top draft prospect Macklin Celebrini in no rush to turn pro, with Sharks likely landing spot

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Macklin Celebrini has a pretty good idea his NHL future rests with the San Jose Sharks, who hold the first pick in the draft. “There’s never really shame or there’s nothing wrong with just taking your time and just improving a little bit more,” Celebrini said at the NHL pre-draft scouting combine on Friday, in reiterating he’s …

‘It would be pretty special’: Macklin Celebrini is coming ‘home’ to the Sharks — and his parents
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It would be pretty special’: Macklin Celebrini is coming ‘home’ to the Sharks — and his parents

New York Times  

Under the bright lights of the NHL Network studio — and soon to be in the spotlight as the presumptive No. 1 pick of next month’s NHL Draft — Macklin Celebrini’s reaction to the San Jose Sharks winning the draft lottery was a bit, well … muted. “It’s a big moment for the organization and the fans here to be …

Macklin Celebrini’s NHL readiness, Tij vs. Jarome Iginla and a combined draft ranking: Mailbag
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Macklin Celebrini’s NHL readiness, Tij vs. Jarome Iginla and a combined draft ranking: Mailbag

New York Times  

Last week, I released my first 2025 NHL Draft ranking. Today, I’ve answered 13 of them in depth, ranging from a combined 2023 and 2024 draft ranking to the NHL readiness of this year’s top prospects, Tij Iginla’s game relative to Jarome’s, the D in this year’s draft and a theoretical question of scouting. If this draft class and last …

Vancouver Canucks 2023 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick
1 year, 5 months ago

Vancouver Canucks 2023 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick

New York Times  

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the Vancouver Canucks’ new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. Tom Willander, RHD, ROGLE JR. February 9, 2005 | 6′ 1″ | 180 pounds Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Player …

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