Macklin Celebrini Hype: Hayes Claims He's Better Than Bedard, $20M AAV Speculation

Bryan Hayes of TSN made a bold claim that Sharks' Macklin Celebrini is better than Connor Bedard and could surpass Connor McDavid, citing his 115-point season and franchise record. Contract speculation is heating up with talk of a $20M AAV extension. This challenges the established narrative of Bedard as the top young star and adds a new dimension to the young star hierarchy debate. A ranking of top under-25 cores placed Montreal #1, with the Sharks' Celebrini-led group noted as strong.