Hagens was a third liner at that competition, while Celebrini was given the keys to the car. As crooked a comparison as you can give.You do realise that, the only time they played directly against each other in the same competition, Celebrini outproduced him by x3? Given that they’re both 06s and relatively close in age, the comparison is even better. In the way that MacKinnon is considered the best franchise player behind McDavid being the generational player in the 2010s, I think Celebrini will wind up being second only to Bédard in terms of best player in the 2020s drafts. His first game in the NHL already showed that his vision and skating are elite at the NHL level; as for Hagens, I think you’re looking at a Hischier-type player that plays a very thorough and balanced game, but less dynamic than Celebrini
I thought Vote-Hagens-Eiserman was the second line, but if misremembered excuse me. But yes, Celebrini was relied upon heavily; it still really doesn’t change my opinion that I think there’s a gap between them as players. That’s not to denigrate Hagens as I think whichever team he ends up going to is getting a no-risk high floor pro-style player right away, but I think Celebrini will wind up being the second best player of his generationHagens was a third liner at that competition, while Celebrini was given the keys to the car. As crooked a comparison as you can give.
The Moore line was listed second and usually got on the ice second. Maybe Hagens line was the second best, but I think nominally it was third.I thought Vote-Hagens-Eiserman was the second line, but if misremembered excuse me. But yes, Celebrini was relied upon heavily; it still really doesn’t change my opinion that I think there’s a gap between them as players. That’s not to denigrate Hagens as I think whichever team he ends up going to is getting a no-risk high floor pro-style player right away, but I think Celebrini will wind up being the second best player of his generation
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