Sharks REALITY of Macklin Celebrini sinks in

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“The Sharks have never had a player and leader of this caliber, ever.”

Per one NHL scout who spoke to San Jose Hockey Now, that’s what winning Tuesday's 2024 NHL Draft Lottery – and making Macklin Celebrini the No. 1 overall pick in June – could mean to the Sharks.

So, could Celebrini have more of an impact on the franchise than, say, even Joe Thornton?

That scout doesn’t project Celebrini to put up points as Thornton did — Jumbo’s 1,539 points are the 14th most in NHL history — but Thornton, the No. 1 pick by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 draft, had to grow into a better two-way center and as a leader over his Hall of Fame-worthy career.

There appears to be a lesser learning curve for the Boston University pivot, according to three NHL scouts from outside the Sharks organization who spoke to San Jose Hockey Now.

“Off the ice, his leadership and work ethic will set a championship-caliber tone,” NHL scout No. 1 said. “He’s a No. 1 center that will drive scoring and winning.”

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Chapters:
0:00 One day removed, now that the dust has settled
0:45 I was prepared for disappointment
2:05 Thankfully, NOT Chicago, again
3:00 A "no-brainer" draft year
4:33 Getting MORE than just a player
6:40 Why THIS hits different
8:20 A magnet for new Head Coach
9:32 The pipeline is stacked
11:05 The Jr. Sharks angle
13:21 Other important 2024 picks
14:35 NHL Ready? Maybe?

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