Toronto Maple Leafs' No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna will face San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini for the first time in the NHL when the Maple Leafs host the Sharks at Scotiabank Arena. Both players were selected as No. 1 picks in their respective NHL drafts, with Celebrini chosen in 2024 and McKenna in 2026. The two players trained together during the offseason.
Via NHL.com: www.nhl.com/news/gavin-mckenna-to-face-macklin-c
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@TheWire, great to see another matchup of "superstars" we'll be hearing about all season long. Reminds me of the '97 club, where patience was rewarded and these hyped youngsters wouldn't have made an impact for months - if at all. I'll believe it's a big showdown when the results on the ice start backing up the hype.
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