San Jose Sharks
Celebrini vs. Hutson: What Are Their Micro-Stats Cases for the Calder? (+)
MONTREAL — The San Jose Sharks (marketing) team is trying to push Macklin Celebrini for the Calder Trophy.
The Sharks have made Celebrini a hashtag (#Calderbrini), a website, and more.
A recent #Calderbrini tweet looked like this:
Macklin Celebrini current ranks among @NHL rookies:
Goals – 1st (18)
Points – T-1st (42)
Points/GP – 1st (0.89)
Even Strength Points – 1st (28)
Even Strength Goals – 1st (12)
Power Play Goals – T-1st (6)
Shots – 1st (159)
Assists – 2nd (24)
Game-Winning Goals – T-2nd (4)
Games… https://t.co/YGmQKbohKv— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) February 25, 2025
No doubt, the San Jose Sharks’ 2024 first-overall pick has built a strong case for himself.
But those are the counting stats, what’s Celebrini’s case look like under the hood?
Stathletes’ micro-stats paint a compelling picture for Celebrini — but also, for the Montreal Canadiens’ Lane Hutson. Both have been top NHL players, not just rookies, in a variety of key categories.
Where have they been the best of the best?
