Rookie center Macklin Celebrini has been steadfast in staying upbeat amidst a losing season in which the young, rebuilding San Jose Sharks are in jeopardy of finishing last in the NHL standings for a second consecutive year.

As the top pick in the 2024 NHL draft and the first-ever No. 1 selection of the San Jose Sharks, all eyes are on Macklin Celebrini. When he and rookie teammate Will Smith made a TikTok recreating LeBron James’ famous family driveway workout over the holiday break,

Macklin Celebrini grabbed a glove full of pucks. The horn had just sounded to end warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena. The ice crew patiently waited as the San Jose Sharks rookie collected his haul and divided the souvenirs between a group of fans pressed along the glass.