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SECAUCUS, N.J. — Mike Grier left little doubt who the San Jose Sharks are taking with the No. 1 pick of the 2024 NHL Draft.
After the Draft Lottery, Grier was asked if he was selecting Macklin Celebrini, who has been the front-runner for the first overall pick all season long.
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He then talked about meeting with Celebrini’s representatives over the next week, to “see where everybody’s heads at.”
Yeah, that sounds like a done deal.
Not so certain is whether Celebrini will start next season with the San Jose Sharks or return to Boston University.
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But it sounds like Grier thinks that Celebrini is ready for the NHL.