""Just his all-around game at his age is pretty impressive. He's committed defensively, competes hard. He's got a pretty mature game for his age. I think having that experience at Worlds can only help. I'm sure he built confidence from that. I know, being on the ice with him, and then seeing him out there day-to-day and what he puts into it, I'm sure that's something that's made him a better player right away.""
""Celebrini tallied 25 goals and 38 assists in 70 regular season games, which set a new record for points by a Sharks rookie. He finished third overall in Calder Memorial Trophy voting and was named to the 2024-25 NHL All-Rookie Team. Though the rebuilding Sharks finished with the fewest points (52) in the entire NHL, Celebrini demonstrated throughout his debut campaign why San Jose fans are buzzing about his exciting future.""
Macklin Celebrini posted 63 points (25 goals, 38 assists) in 70 games and set a new Sharks rookie record for points. He finished third in Calder Trophy voting and earned a spot on the 2024-25 NHL All-Rookie Team. Celebrini showed mature, two-way play, committing defensively and competing hard at 19. He averaged 3.84 puck battles won per game, third among all NHL skaters. Sidney Crosby praised his all-around game and the confidence gained from international experience. Analyst Mike Rupp highlighted Celebrini's relentless puck pursuit as a rare, teachable trait. San Jose finished last, but Celebrini emerged as a foundational piece.
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