San Jose Sharks
‘Let Mack be Mack’: Sharks Impressed by Celebrini’s Work Ethic
Nico Sturm said out loud what everybody is thinking about Macklin Celebrini.
“Down the road, he’ll be wearing a letter here in this organization,” the 2022 Stanley Cup winner said.
Celebrini is showing why, just one week into San Jose Sharks training camp.
It’s not just because he was the No. 1 pick of the San Jose Sharks at the 2024 Draft. It’s not just because of his potentially game-changing skill.
It starts off the ice.
“He’s hungry. He’s motivated,” Ty Dellandrea said. “We see him working on stuff all the time in the gym.”
San Jose Sharks’ alternate captain Mario Ferraro echoed Dellandrea: “Just by the brief little workouts that we’ve done here, you can see how hard he works.”
Celebrini actually reminds Matt Benning of a former Edmonton Oilers teammate.
“Connor [McDavid] was one of the hardest- working guys that I’ve played with. And the short stint that I’ve seen of Mack, he’s a hard worker. Very self-driven,” Benning, who played with McDavid from 2016 to 2020, said. “I think the self-driven part of it is what I see the most between the two. The humbleness between them both.”
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I wouldn’t be surprised if nobody wears the C between Couture and Celebrini.
If Couture doesn’t play this season and retires or becomes an LTIR lifer, Toffoli may get the C for a year or 2 before they hand it off to Celly. He’s already worn the C for a young franchise. Makes sense for him to get it in the interim.
When did Toffoli wear the C?
I read he wore it for a little bit in Montreal.
Hmm I can’t find that info anywhere so it most have been for like a preseason game.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Couture’s days are not numbered. Hockey is a rough sport and he has not responded well to his rehab considering his age.
I truly hope you’re right. Having been thru a number of hockey related surgeries I can sympathize that not being able to retire on your own terms is very difficult emotionally.
I’m wondering what kind of conditioning routines are in vogue for NHL players? Players in this league look more fit than many other pro leagues. Mobility and strength training seem important for hockey players over muscle building. Anyone know anything about this subject?
You can go on YouTube and find tons of hockey specific workouts and routines.