Macklin Celebrini came into the NHL with a ton of fanfare as the top pick in the draft and the immediate face of the franchise for the San Jose Sharks. He has a sidekick in Will Smith, another blue chip prospect and hope for the future of the organization who also doubles as his roommate on the road.

Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are starting to find their groove a quarter of the way into their first season in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks

Fortunately, it looks like the San Jose Sharks won't have to worry about that when it comes to Macklin Celebrini. Although he's had a few shaky moments, Celebrini has lived up to

Celebrini was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for the month of October on Sunday, and added his first-ever First Star honor the next day. San Jose's prized rookie was joined by Second Star of the Week, Vancouver Canucks defender Quinn Hughes, and Third Star, Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun, on the weekly honor roll.

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini has 14 points in 15 games going to Tuesday’s date with Washington Capitals

Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, had seven points (four goals, three assists), including two game-winning goals, to help the Sharks (9-13-5) go 3-1-0 in four games. This came one day after he was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for November, when he led first-year players in goals (seven) and points (12) in 14 games.

San Jose Sharks rookie Mackin Celebrini is quickly figuring out the NHL. With NHL EDGE player and puck tracking, some numbers suggest he's already ascending to the league's top.

San Jose Sharks rookie center Macklin Celebrini, 18, caps off a stellar month of November with two big NHL awards.