Macklin Celebrini, the young rookie for the San Jose Sharks, is making his return to team activities after a few weeks on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body injury. This announcement comes nearly three weeks after his impressive debut where he scored a goal and assisted in an overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues.
The 18-year-old, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in June, showed great promise in his first game. However, his injury setback has kept him out of action for some time. The team has reported that Celebrini has been making positive progress in his recovery in recent weeks.
Coach Ryan Warsofsky mentioned that Celebrini’s return to the game is still uncertain and he will be monitored on a week-to-week basis. There is no specific date set yet for his return to game action, but the team is hopeful that he will be back on the ice soon.
In his debut game, Celebrini made history by becoming the youngest player in NHL history to record two points in the first period of his first game. This remarkable achievement was accomplished when he was just 18 years and 119 days old. The previous record was held by Shane Doan, who achieved this feat at 18 years and 362 days back in 1995.
The Sharks are eagerly awaiting Celebrini’s return to full form and are hopeful that he will continue to make a significant impact on the team once he is back in action. The young rookie has already shown great potential, and his return will surely be a boost for the team as they push forward in the season.
As fans eagerly anticipate Celebrini’s comeback, the team will continue to provide updates on his progress and recovery. Stay tuned for more updates on this promising young player as he gears up to make his return to the ice for the San Jose Sharks.
