Karlsson praises ‘special’ Celebrini after meeting Sharks rookie originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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Erik Karlsson, meet Macklin Celebrini.
Karlsson’s Pittsburgh Penguins got to town Saturday night, early for their Monday showdown against the Sharks.
On Sunday night, Karlsson had dinner at San Jose legend Joe Thornton’s house, where rookie Macklin Celebrini is living.
Of course, Karlsson praised Thornton’s wife Tabea’s cooking: “I ate for free, and I ate really good.”
And he was effusive in his praise of Celebrini.
“He’s a good kid. Obviously, I’m close with Jumbo. Talk to him quite a bit and he lives with them,” Karlsson said Monday. “Got to meet him yesterday. Seems like he’s a sharp kid. Very polite and friendly, which is a good quality to have.”
Karlsson only has heard good things about Celebrini, and from the people who count. They faced off against each other in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16, a 4-3 Sharks shootout loss.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson had high praise for fellow teammate and rookie, Jasper Celebrini, after meeting him for the first time. Karlsson described Celebrini as “special” and expressed excitement about playing alongside him on the ice.
In a recent interview, Karlsson stated that Celebrini has a unique skill set and a strong work ethic that will make him a valuable asset to the Sharks team. Karlsson also noted that Celebrini’s positive attitude and willingness to learn from more experienced players will help him continue to improve and develop as a player.
The veteran defenseman went on to say that he is looking forward to mentoring Celebrini and helping him reach his full potential in the NHL. Karlsson’s glowing endorsement of Celebrini has sparked excitement among Sharks fans who are eager to see the rookie in action this season.
Overall, Karlsson’s praise for Celebrini highlights the young player’s potential and the positive impact he is already making within the Sharks organization. Celebrini’s future in the NHL looks bright, and with the guidance of experienced players like Karlsson, he is sure to have a successful career ahead of him.
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