Macklin Celebrini came into the NHL with a ton of fanfare as the top pick in the draft and the immediate face of the franchise for the San Jose Sharks. He has a sidekick in Will Smith, another blue chip prospect and hope for the future of the organization who also doubles as his roommate on the road.

Celebrini follows Michkov (4-5—9 in 11 GP in October) as a “Rookie of the Month” winner in 2024-25. He is the first Sharks player to receive the honor since center Tomas Hertl in October 2013 (8 3—11 in 13 GP).

Celebrini was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for the month of October on Sunday, and added his first-ever First Star honor the next day. San Jose's prized rookie was joined by Second Star of the Week, Vancouver Canucks defender Quinn Hughes, and Third Star, Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun, on the weekly honor roll.