Macklin Celebrini, an 18-year-old rookie center for the struggling San Jose Sharks, has maintained a positive attitude during a tough season. Despite missing opportunities early in a game, he scored a pivotal goal that helped seal a 6-2 victory against Buffalo. Celebrini's ability to stay composed under pressure impressed his coach Ryan Warsofsky, who praised the rookie's skills and leadership qualities, suggesting that he is destined to be a standout player for the franchise and indicating a bright future for both Celebrini and the Sharks.
"Every guy is going to go through that where they're just hitting posts and it doesn't seem like they're ever going to score," Celebrini said with a laugh.
"Huge goal. And that's what I think we'll see in the future from this young man," first-year coach Ryan Warsofsky said of a player hailed as a generational talent.
"The way he competes, the way he plays the 200-foot center game at 18 years old. The way he drags people into the fight with his leadership..."
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