Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming.
The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week made his Sharks debut Tuesday morning at the team91裸聊视频檚 development camp. Whether he plays for San Jose this upcoming season or returns to Boston University for his sophomore season is to be determined.
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The 18-year-old Celebrini impressed the dozens of fans in attendance at Sharks Ice in San Jose with his effortless skating ability, masterful stick-handling and a lightning-quick release on his shot.
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Afterward, Celebrini spent several minutes signing autographs for fans.
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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.
The Sharks made him their first-ever No. 1 overall draft choice last Friday at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
91裸聊视频淚 think he is a mature kid,91裸聊视频� McCarthy said. 91裸聊视频淚 know a lot of people (at Boston University), and talking to them about him, as impressive as he is as a player and his skill level, they91裸聊视频檙e equally as impressed as a person. The way that he carries himself, the way that he goes about his business, it91裸聊视频檚 high end, which is why he went first overall.91裸聊视频�
A native of North Vancouver, Celebrini moved to Northern California in 2018 at the age of 12 when his father, Rick, became the Golden State Warriors director of sports medicine and performance. He played with the Junior Sharks U-14 team in 2019.
The elder Celebrini still works for the Warriors, now as the vice president of player health and performance, while Macklin is excited to be back in the Bay Area with the Sharks.
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The Sharks are counting on Celebrini to spark a dramatic turnaround following a disappointing 2023-24 season. San Jose finished with the worst record in the NHL at 19-54-9 for a total of 47 points, their fewest since the 1995-96 season.
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Celebrini will go through another day of development camp on Wednesday before the team91裸聊视频檚 annual prospect scrimmage Thursday.
Where he plays after that remains to be seen.
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