San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky spoke about Macklin Celebrini’s season and the impact he has had on the team. Sharing some truly heartfelt words, Warsofsky struggled to find the right words and couldn’t hold back his tears.
The San Jose Sharks ended their season with a 6–1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. However, they missed the playoffs by four points. Nevertheless, as one of the youngest teams in the NHL, the future looks bright.
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Macklin Celebrini Sharks record
Leading the Sharks into that future is Macklin Celebrini. The 19-year-old broke the franchise record for most points in a season on Thursday. His one goal and two assists brought him to 115 points, surpassing Joe Thornton’s record from the 2006–2007 season. Also, Celebrini’s 45 goals also rank second in Sharks history. He is behind only Jonathan Cheechoo’s 56 goals in the 2005–2006 season.
Ryan Warsofsky in tears
Celebrini’s outstanding season has not gone unnoticed. He has received praise from legends like Sidney Crosby, and many insiders consider him a favorite to win the Hart Trophy this season. Following the Sharks’ season finale on Thursday night, head coach Ryan Warsofsky shared some emotional words about Celebrini and was visibly moved by his remarkable performance.
“You know, he’s just extremely coachable and has such high character. You can tell he was raised by some really good parents. Yeah, it’s hard to put into words, because he’s such a special kid,” Warsofsky told reporters.
You can watch the interview below.
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