"The San Jose Sharks are still a couple of years away from competing for the Stanley Cup. They have one of the most exciting young rosters in the league, complete with budding superstars like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, stud prospect defensemen like Sam Dickinson, and a solid goaltender in Yaroslav Askarov. The future is bright for the Sharks, but regardless of our predictions, 2025-26 could be at least one more year of suffering for San Jose fans."
"It isn't the worst time to struggle for one more year. The prize at the end for one of the lottery teams this season is Gavin McKenna, who could be one of the top prospects we've seen in years. If the Sharks find a way to add him to this elite group of young players, they'll be a scary team in the long term. San Jose's best players next season may still be teenagers, as reflected in the upcoming predictions."
"Macklin Celebrini is already well on his way to being one of the league's best players. A mid-season injury in 2024-25 slowed his offensive production, but he still managed to finish in a tie for 70th in points with Matvei Michkov, Dylan Holloway, and Nick Schmaltz. It was an impressive showing for the 18-year-old, and there is obviously still plenty of room to grow."
The San Jose Sharks remain a few years from genuine Stanley Cup contention despite an exciting young roster featuring Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Sam Dickinson, and goalie Yaroslav Askarov. The team could endure another difficult 2025-26 season while developing its core. A top lottery prize, Gavin McKenna, could accelerate the timeline if added to the group. Macklin Celebrini showed promise in 2024-25 despite a mid-season injury, finishing tied for 70th in points and still projecting significant growth. Competition for national team spots underscores the level of talent and scrutiny around Celebrini.
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