With their playoff hopes on the line, the Sharks will continue their push, with their offensive leader, Celebrini, in the lineup on Monday. The second-year forward has been outstanding for the Sharks this season, scoring a remarkable 106 points (41G / 65A) through 75 games at the age of 19. He has nearly double the production of the second-highest point producer on the team, which is Will Smith with 54 points.
Celebrini did not practice on Sunday due to a lower-body injury but is expected to play on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old Celebrini has impressed in his first NHL season, averaging 19:45 time-on-ice and scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 49 games.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Sharks were contemplating taking Celebrini out of the lineup for a maintenance day. The 18-year-old rookie has been impressive early in his first season, despite being limited to only four games due to injury, with four points (3G / 1A). The Sharks have been liberal about resting their young talent early in the season, including resting 19-year-old Will Smith last night.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Sharks are contemplating taking Celebrini out of the lineup for a development day. The 18-year-old rookie has been impressive early in his first season, despite being limited to only four games due to injury, with four points (3G / 1A). The Sharks have been liberal about resting their young talent early in the season, including resting 19-year-old Will Smith last night.
Celebrini had a scorching hot start to his NHL career, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in the Sharks' season-opener, but has not played since, missing 12 straight games. The first-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft is slated to make his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, likely skating on a line with Tyler Toffoli and Mikael Granlund.
Celebrini, who had one goal, one assist and two SOG in his NHL debut has not played since then, missing 10 straight games. There is no direct target date for his return to gameplay but his return to practice on Thursday is a promising sign that he will return the lineup sooner than later.
The Sharks have placed Celebrini on IR and will be without this summer's No.1 overall pick for at least a couple of weeks. This is a terrible break for Celebrini, who had one goal, one assist and two SOG in his NHL debut on Thursday. Mikael Granlund will move up and centre the top line and Klim Kostin will draw into the lineup to replace Celebrini.
Celebrini is battling a lower-body injury and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky would not specify if Celebrini absence is due to a new injury or something that was previously lingering. The 18-year-old Celebrini made his NHL debut on Thursday and recorded two points (1G / 1A) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Celebrini took an awkward fall in San Jose's preseason game last week and missed some practices due to a lower-body injury but has stated he is healthy and ready for his NHL debut on Thursday. It is great news for the 18-year-old who was drafted first overall in last year's NHL entry draft after producing 32 goals and 64 points in 38 games at Boston University (NCAA).
Celebrini crashed hard into the boards on Tuesday during San Jose's preseason clash vs. Utah and did not return due to a lower-body injury. If the 18-year-old is forced to delay his NHL regular season debut it will be a massive letdown after Celebrini was taken 1st overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and is considered one of the league's most exciting prospects. San Jose is expected to provide updates on the injury in the upcoming days.
Celebrini was the No.1 overall pick in this summer's NHL Draft after posting 32 goals and 32 assists (64 points) in 38 games at Boston University. The 18-year-old appears set to turn pro and join the Sharks after signing his entry-level deal after speculation he may return to college. The 18-year-old was only the fourth freshman in NCAA history to win the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s top player.
