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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.”
Read more: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/macklin-celebrini-2024-nhl-draft/1732413/
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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29 Comments
I think you put it best. I was also prepared to be disappointed after such a disappointing season. I am so happy and it was all worth it for this!
Grier said he is taking Macklin today on a sharks video.
too young. hope he stays in college another 2 years. Don't ruin him just to sell a few trinkets and tickets.
For years I've been the Sharks representative in Vancouver….I'm ready to see the logo and jerseys even more now!
I thought a team couldn't get the #1 draft pick twice in a row? Regardless, he'll need time to mature and grow into the NHL… remember Trey Lance.
It's okay to have some odd commentary sometimes if you're super excited. It shows you're a fan like the rest of us!
So happy something wonderful went the sharks way. The tram is still a long way off, but It seems as if there is a very small glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel as the future core of the next era of sharks hockey starts to take shape. Wonderful video and GO SHARKS! 🦈
Few notes that brodie forgot to mention:
1. The sharks won the first overall pick's 4 digit lottery code 3 times in a row, because the league continued to try to get a code of a different team for the second overall pick, only after the 4th try they finally got another team which was Chicago. If this is not fate i don't know what else it is, the hockey gods were literally screaming, "Celebrini you going to San Jose".
2. This was the first Lottery draft since 2010 in which no team has moved up or down from their pre-draft positions per standings.
3. Macklin Celebrini isn't projected to be a player of the caliber such as McDavid or Bedard, but make no mistake, people expecting him to be the type of player that makes the same impact of players such as Matthews and Mckinnon. With no disrespect to the previous picks, but this kid is one of those golden horses you get that you build your franchise around him.
4. Sharks fans better know, Macklin has a nickname Cheetah, after his move to the bay area the Golden warriors decided to change it and call him Chester, Like Chester Cheetah, the mascot of Cheetos. They explained they call him like that because of his filthy hands is like what you get after you eat a bowl of Cheetos.
5. Rick Celebrini (his father) was interviewed today by the Golden warriors media following San Jose winning the draft lottery, you can find that newest video on the Golden state warriors' youtube channel, go check it out.
* To summarize it i'll use Elliotte friedman's words, "The sharks were half pregnant, they are now fully pregnant." That's how much difference drafting this kid does to your rebuilding and prospect pool. The the light in the tunnel seem way more closer now. Enjoy the celebration everyone, we deserve it after so much suffering.
Trust the Griercess ladies and gentlemen!! Love the video Brodie.
The future looks bright! 😎
The future of the Sharks players is looking bright and ready 🌞 .
This feeling reminds me more of when we acquired Jumbo. The hype this time around might be bigger because of his dad's connection to the Warriors. I've seen a lot of local coverage that I don't think happens without the brand of the Warriors. Either way, can't wait to see Celebrini jerseys in a packed out Shark Tank…coming soon
cant wait til he scores and becomes a verb, a celebrini
Nail Yakupov and Alexandre Daigle were clear #1 picks as well…
Ducks had the chance twice, missed on Crosby and missed on Bedard. Congrats to the Sharks….
If Chicago got the pick this year, it would have been 3 out of 5 years that a CA team was screwed out of the #1 pick.
The best part about this draft lottery is that we didn't actually "win" it lmao. The draft order stayed the same so we can draft 1st overall in 2025 and 2026 regardless of how the picks become 1OA. This one doesn't count towards the new twice in five years rule.
so sad for Macklin Celebrini with the sharks. he will become Macklin Sadabrini , no cup rip.
I think it was great that they released the footage of the draw itself while giving the media members in attendance the list of combinations quelling any rumors of any fixing
"Former jr shark Macklin.."
Is the new "long beach native Matt Nieto"
Is there any chance the sharks don’t take macklin? (Don’t get me wrong I want Celebrini)
Can’t wait to go to the games next year let’s go sharks!!🦈
Will Smith, William Eklund, Filip Bystedt, Ozzy Wiesblatt, Macklin Celebrini… not a bad young core.
SJ fans really think this kid is going to play for the worst team of the last 30 years with no end in sight
Thank you, Brodie! Next season is finally going to be exciting! We might be still bad, but hey, we have young core and guys who will be great eventually!
1 piece doesn't make a rebuild
Did everyone forget about Will Smith in the pipeline too?
Buds career is over before it even started 💔
Its been a long time since we had this type of excitement. Last time was wheb we acquired Dan Boyle or Brent Burns