Macklin Celebrini ranks third among NHL centers after standout season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Macklin Celebrini has been named the third best center in the NHL by NHL Network, following a remarkable sophomore season with the San Jose Sharks. Celebrini, who recorded 115 points last season, improved from 19th place in the previous rankings. He now trails only Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon. This recognition places him ahead of notable players like Aleksander Barkov, Sidney Crosby, and Auston Matthews. Celebrini aims to establish himself as a key figure for the new generation of talent in the league alongside Matthew Schaefer and Connor Bedard.
- •Celebrini named third best center in the NHL on August 24, 2026.
- •Improved from 19th place in last year's rankings.
- •Recorded a significant 115-point season with the Sharks.
- •Ranks behind McDavid and MacKinnon in NHL Network's list.
- •Only Sharks player to make the top-20 center list.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Top 20 NHL Centers: Macklin Celebrini Joins Hockey's Elite
"Macklin Celebrini's sophomore season to remember with the San Jose Sharks continues to bring him a considerable amount of accolades. On Sunday, he was named the third best center in the NHL by NHL Network, improving from 19th place last summer.
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