F Macklin Celebrini (2024, 1st, SJS)

[MichaelFarrell]

I just don’t understand where all the doubt and underestimating of Macklin’s talent came from, I’ve been saying this kid is better than Bedard and I’ll continue to stick by that and I’m a Kings fan. The kid is amazing and if I had to make a prediction, I would say he will help bring SJ a cup before the end of the decade should they continue to build properly, don’t do what BLuc did tot he Kings

I think he was just a hard player to define in a way. With Bedard, you saw the insane release, the stats, the WJC accolades and he played in Canada.

Macklin was a great all-around player. He was compared to guys like Toews and Tavares. Bedard just seemed much more dynamic and skilled compared to Celebrini. What I didn’t anticipate was how quickly Celebrini would improve. His ability to process the game will make him a top player in the league.

Bedard has struggled a bit early. But, you have to know that he’ll figure it out and eventually put up 120 in the league. I’m looking forward to Bedard vs Celebrini in the playoffs one day.

 

[KingRichard]

I think he was just a hard player to define in a way. With Bedard, you saw the insane release, the stats, the WJC accolades and he played in Canada.

Macklin was a great all-around player. He was compared to guys like Toews and Tavares. Bedard just seemed much more dynamic and skilled compared to Celebrini. What I didn’t anticipate was how quickly Celebrini would improve. His ability to process the game will make him a top player in the league.

Bedard has struggled a bit early. But, you have to know that he’ll figure it out and eventually put up 120 in the league. I’m looking forward to Bedard vs Celebrini in the playoffs one day.

Reminds me of Sakic / Yzerman

I think he's better than Bedard

 

[MichaelFarrell]

Reminds me of Sakic / Yzerman

I think he's better than Bedard

I’d have to agree. But, I’m definitely not willing to bet on who is better 5 years from now.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

He really reminds me of Crosby. IQ off the charts and owns the corners.

The way he outworks players and wins puck battles is like Crosby lite. It's amazing to see at his age.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Made the Sabres look like, well, the Sabres.

I assume the plan is Celebrini-Smith as the 1-2 punch at center, but they looked so good together last night. Each made some unreal passes to the other.

 

[Oilers]

The way he outworks players and wins puck battles is like Crosby lite. It's amazing to see at his age.

Would agree, his style is like a mix of Crosby and Point for me.

He always looked great in his draft year but man I didn’t think his shot or speed were as high end as they are.

 

[Star Platinum]

Made the Sabres look like, well, the Sabres.

I assume the plan is Celebrini-Smith as the 1-2 punch at center, but they looked so good together last night. Each made some unreal passes to the other.

Depends on who we draft this year probably. Might be a competition for who gets to be 2C.