Will Smith follows in Macklin Celebrini’s footsteps and moves in with Sharks legend

That’s why we often see rookies move in with veterans to acclimatize to their new life.

For a youngster, it’s a lot easier because he doesn’t necessarily have to cook, clean, pay rent or look after an apartment or house all the time… You get the idea.

Celebrini, like Thornton, is a first overall pick… And we know Thornton had a great career in San Jose.

and they were ROOMMATES

via @Real_Max_Miller pic.twitter.com/Htlm0URKIy

– BarDown (@BarDown) September 6, 2024

The first overall pick of the last draft goes to live with a former first-round pick…

The 4th overall pick of the 2023 draft goes to live with the man who was selected 2nd overall in the 1997 draft…

For real, the Sharks must be really happy to see that the organization’s two legends are willing to do them such a favor.

The San Jose managers won’t have to worry about their youngsters when they’re not in the arena, since they’ll be well looked after off the ice. That’s good news for the organization, at least.

After all… Celebrini and Smith are seen as the new faces of the franchise, and knowing they’ll be rubbing shoulders with former players who’ve enjoyed tremendous success in the National League can only be good news.

Overtime

– Good point.

I’ve seen some pretty good rookie tournament rosters over the years but I’m not sure I can remember a top four that looked like this could look:

Hutson – Reinbacher
Engstrom – Mailloux https://t.co/8VU4KtMJiB

– Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) September 6, 2024

– Smiling as ever.

Year 20

: @Capitals pic.twitter.com/UwWx7cSUDv

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 6, 2024