Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard, both top NHL rookies and former No. 1 draft picks, are poised to face off for the first time. Their matchup sparks excitement reminiscent of former legends Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. While Bedard, older by a year, has seen significant media attention, Celebrini has benefitted from the friendship of fellow rookie Will Smith, which helps them navigate the challenges of their first NHL season. Their camaraderie, exemplified by shared moments, underscores the importance of support systems in their young careers.
It's great to have a friend around my age, just to hang out with every day and kind of go through the same day-to-day stuff.
Celebrini and Smith have become close friends and appear to be almost inseparable, which has tremendously benefited them.
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