Macklin Celebrini, the 2024 NHL Draft's No. 1 overall pick and rookie for the Sharks, shared that his adjustment to the NHL wasn't marked by a single welcome moment, but rather by the consistent experience of competing against players he idolized growing up. He emphasized the importance of learning from high-caliber teammates and opponents alike. Celebrini noted that the NHL operates as a 'copycat league,' where players can benefit significantly from observing and emulating successful techniques used by others in the game.
"I don't think so, I think it was just more every night you're playing against the kind of guys you grew up watching, idolizing and wanting to be like."
"I think that the more you can learn from other guys, I think the NHL is one of the biggest copycat leagues where you see someone do something and it works..."
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