Celebrini's Nature, Nurture Fuel Olympic Debut
Macklin Celebrini arrives on the Olympic stage like he was born for it, blending raw talent with the polish of a vet who's seen a thousand practices. The San Jose star, already fourth in NHL scoring, tips home Canada's first goal against Czechia in a 5-0 rout, proving he's no fluke alongside McDavid and Makar. Scouts and GMs have whispered about his upside since junior, but this seamless fit on Team Canada's top line raises the stakes for what he brings back to the Sharks post-gold chase.
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Eeli Tolvanen intrigues as a trade target with 31 points (11G, 20A) through 55 games on pace for a career-high 46 despite linemates Chandler Stephenson and Freddy Gaudreau, showcasing sniper skills like Great Value Granlund on forecheck and neutral zone per Sznajder data, though Evolving-Hockey flags him as a power-play merchant with half his production there and skating concerns since his hyped 2017 draft.
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