"Entering the Sharks' game against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, Celebrini, 19, is third in the NHL in scoring with 57 points in 38 games. He's either scored or assisted on roughly half of the Sharks' goals this season and has arguably been the biggest reason why the team began the day in a playoff spot. Celebrini had 55 points before Christmas, tying an NHL record set by Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in 2006-07"
"He's an amazing young player, said Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill, also one of the assistant GMs for Canada's Olympic men's team, of Celebrini. He's got a great future ahead of him. Still, there are plenty of reasons to believe Celebrini can help Canada win a gold medal now. Nill and other members of Canada's management group, or anyone else who has followed Celebrini throughout this season or during his burgeoning NHL career, know that his game is not all about offense."
Macklin Celebrini, 19, was the youngest of 42 players invited to Hockey Canada's National Teams Orientation Camp in Calgary. He leads the NHL scoring race with 57 points in 38 games and has directly contributed to roughly half of the San Jose Sharks' goals this season. He had 55 points before Christmas, tying Sidney Crosby's 2006-07 mark for most points by a teenager before the holiday break. Celebrini's play combines prolific offense with strong 200-foot responsibility, effective backchecking and high compete level. Management officials praise his two-way game and view him as a player who can contribute immediately on a star-laden Canadian Olympic team.
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