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SJHN Daily: Smith Addresses Celebrini’s Lie, Gushchin Wins AHL Player of the Week
Macklin Celebrini is lying.
On Saturday night, after Boston College star Will Smith fulfilled a bet by wearing Celebrini’s Boston University jersey to a game, Celebrini deadpanned, “He told me that the BU jersey is better than the BC jersey.”
Smith said the record straight on Monday: “That’s a complete lie.”
But that’s Celebrini turning the tables on Smith — in late January, to pay off another bet, Macklin Celebrini had to wear Smith’s BC jersey to a game.
Smith’s pain wasn’t confined to wearing his college rival’s jersey on Saturday either.
The game was against the Boston Bruins, Smith’s childhood team, meaning that his hometown was front and center to his humiliation.
“Just thought about that when we got to the rink,” Smith said. “So not happy about it.”
Fellow BC alum Patrick Giles laughed, saying a bet’s a bet: “Hated to see that, but I liked seeing Macklin in the BC jersey.”
At San Jose Hockey Now…
What’s Cam Lund‘s ceiling for the San Jose Sharks?
Cam Lund is here! He spoke with San Jose media on Monday.
Gabriel Carriere made a “Superman” save for the Barracuda.
Shakir Mukhamadullin is making an impact… on the Sharks’ ping pong table. But he’s also showing why it’s important to have patience with the young defensemen of the San Jose Sharks.
Other Sharks News…
Daniil Gushchin was named the AHL Player of the Week.
Landon Marleau sporting his dad’s #12 with a beauty shorthanded goal in the BCHL. #TheFutureIsTeal pic.twitter.com/HEHbmq2eLj
— SnipeCity420  (@SnipeCity420) March 23, 2025
Gushchin isn’t the only San Jose Sharks prospect making waves:
Igor Chernyshov doing Igor Chernyshov things 😱@SanJoseSharks prospect Igor Chernyshov makes an incredible play to send a cross ice feed over to @SpiritHockey teammate James Guo who puts home his eighth goal of the season to give Saginaw the lead!#OHL | @CHLHockey pic.twitter.com/3qKKc71PZT
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) March 23, 2025
Some Sharks prospects could be shown the door as more get signed.
Power Hour is the best in the business 🙌 Developing players from youth to pro!
📸: Dean Trait from Sport Shots Media pic.twitter.com/ZMrMx4AJyx
— SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) March 24, 2025
Celebrini, unsurprisingly, ranked among top rookies in the Pacific Division.
Around the League…
What has led to the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ recent surge?
Jeremy Swayman attempted to start a goalie fight, but was foiled by the referees.
The New York Islanders were upset by a controversial game-winning goal being waved off.
Tomas Hertl injured on a hit which sets a dangerous precedent.
Changes on the horizon for the Detroit Red Wings, with or without playoffs.
With his power-play goal tonight, Dylan Guenther has now registered 100 points (50g, 50a) in his NHL career.
Congrats, Dylan! pic.twitter.com/9gJzR1cxFd
— Utah Hockey Club PR (@UtahHC_PR) March 25, 2025
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl missing time for the Edmonton Oilers.
Sheldon Keefe has some sharp words for Johnathan Kovacevic.
Zack Bolduc fined for cross-checking.
Glenn Healy talks helping fellow retired players.
