NHL Network placed San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini at No. 19 on its Top 20 centers list while Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard was omitted. Celebrini recorded 25 goals and 38 assists for 63 points in 70 games and finished third in Calder Trophy voting. Bedard posted 23 goals and 44 assists for 67 points in 82 games, won the 2023-24 Calder Trophy, and produced his second consecutive 20-goal, 60-point season. Sam Bennett concluded the Top 20 list after winning the Conn Smythe and back-to-back Stanley Cups with Florida. NHL Network ranked Celebrini ahead of Bennett despite Bennett's playoff accolades.
Celebrini, in his first season, had 25 goals and 38 assists for 63 points in 70 games played on a lousy Sharks team. That earned him a third-place finish in the Calder Trophy voting for the league's top rookie. As for Bedard, in his second season, he had 23 goals, 44 assists, and 67 points in 82 games played. This was his second straight 20-goal - 60-point campaign to begin his NHL career.
On Wednesday night, NHL Network revealed its list of the top 20 centers in the game today. The list included many of the usual suspects, particularly in the top 15. However, there is one name on the list combined with one omission that may interest Blackhawks fans. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini made the list at number 19. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard was missing.
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