Youngest Hobey Baker Winner, Macklin Celebrini, Drafted First by San Jose Sharks

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA United States of America
Celebrini finished 2nd among NCAA players with 34 goals and 3rd with 64 points in 38 games for Boston University
Macklin Celebrini was the youngest player to win the Hobey Baker Award
San Jose Sharks drafted Celebrini as the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft
Youngest Hobey Baker Winner, Macklin Celebrini, Drafted First by San Jose Sharks

In a stunning turn of events, the 2024 NHL Draft took place in Las Vegas on June 29th, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The highly anticipated draft saw the San Jose Sharks select Macklin Celebrini as the No. 1 pick, making history as the youngest player to win the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. Celebrini finished second among NCAA players with 34 goals and third with 64 points in 38 games for Boston University. The selection of Celebrini was a testament to the Sharks' commitment to rebuilding their team with strong foundational talent.

The NHL draft has always been an exciting event, but this year's edition took it up a notch. Celine Dion, described by the Montreal Canadiens' general manager Kent Hughes as



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    • Macklin Celebrini was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks.
    • Celebrini is the youngest player to win the Hobey Baker Award.
    • He finished second among NCAA players with 32 goals and third with 64 points in 38 games for Boston University.
    • Joe Thornton, who played 15 seasons with the Sharks, announced Celebrini's selection.
    • Celebrini is the fourth player from NCAA men’s college hockey chosen No. 1 and first Hobey Baker winner to be selected No. 1.
    • The Sharks won the No. 1 selection in the NHL Draft Lottery on May 7.
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    • The NHL draft took place at Sphere in Las Vegas.
    • Beckett Sennecke was selected 3rd overall in the NHL draft by the Anaheim Ducks.
    • Commissioner Gary Bettman announced trades while the trade horn was played.
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    • ]The NHL draft took place at Sphere in Las Vegas.[
    • Beckett Sennecke was selected 3rd overall in the NHL draft.
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    • Celine Dion announced Montreal Canadiens' fifth overall pick at 2024 NHL Draft.
    • Ivan Demidov was chosen fifth overall by Montreal Canadiens in 2024 NHL Draft.
    • Celine Dion is described as Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 fan by general manager Kent Hughes.
    • Ivan Demidov finds it unbelievable and like a movie experience to have Celine Dion announce his name.
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    • Buffalo Sabres have a three-year contract with Jeff Skinner worth $9 million per year and a No Movement Clause.
    • Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is trying to trade Jeff Skinner but the forward’s camp has not shown willingness to waive the NMC.
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    • Celebrini became the fourth freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player.
    • He finished second with 34 goals and third with 64 points in 38 games during his college season.
    • Celebrini played for the Junior Sharks program after his father, Rick, was hired to be the Golden State Warriors’ sports medicine director.
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    • ]The San Jose Sharks chose Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft.[
    • Celebrini became just the fourth freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player.
    • Joe Thornton, who played 15 seasons with the Sharks, announced Celebrini’s selection.
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