A New Era of Hockey Has Arrived
On a fateful day, June 21, 2003, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected Marc-Andre Fleury from the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles as the first pick of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Fast-forward nearly three years, and Macklin Celebrini was born on June 13, 2006. The universe had other plans for Celebrini, as he became the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, joining the San Jose Sharks.
The Youngest Active Player in the NHL
After the Philadelphia Flyers reassigned Jett Luchanko to Guelph, Macklin Celebrini took the reins as the youngest active player in the NHL. Born in 2006, Celebrini is the only current player from that year. Take a moment to process how old that makes you feel!
A Debut to Remember
Celebrini’s NHL debut was nothing short of remarkable, despite missing close to a month due to a lower-body injury. He scored a goal and an assist in his first game, setting the tone for his career. Although he returned to the lineup against Columbus without scoring, he made up for lost time in his next game…
A Star is Born
Macklin Celebrini left everyone in awe with his incredible performance, leaving even seasoned veterans like Marc-Andre Fleury stunned. Fleury, the oldest player in the league, born in 1984, has been winning Stanley Cups since Celebrini was still learning to use the potty. However, Celebrini showed no mercy, firing two goals past Fleury, including a violently grotesque snipe that left fans speechless.
Respect Your Elders? Not This Kid!
Celebrini’s confidence knows no bounds. He doesn’t care if you’re the oldest player in the league or a seasoned goalie like Fleury; he’ll make you look foolish out of principle. The San Jose Sharks may not be the strongest team, but with Celebrini leading the charge, they’re definitely worth watching.
A Glimmer of Respect
While Celebrini may not show respect to his elders on the ice, he does seem to have a soft spot off the ice. Perhaps there’s hope for this young lad yet!
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