Macklin Celebrini was outstanding as a rookie with the San Jose Sharks, but he will be even better this season, according to his peers.

Celebrini was the most popular answer when 30 NHL players were asked in September at the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour to identify who they believed will have a breakout season.

Celebrini was named by nine of the players. No other player got more than two votes.

"Macklin has already broken out, but I don't think people realize how good he is all over the ice, not just offensively, at that age,” Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart said. “I'm excited to see what he can do this year."

Celebrini, who was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, led San Jose with 63 points (25 goals, 38 assists) in 70 games last season, five ahe

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