Top 20 NHL Centers: Macklin Celebrini Joins Hockey's Elite

TRENDINGNFL news, live updatesLLWS scores, scheduleFantasy Football Draft KitRobot beats Bolt WRWeek 2 NFL Preseason BlitzStory byStory byTop 20 NHL Centers: Macklin Celebrini Joins Hockey's EliteWilliam EspyMon, August 24, 2026 at 12:45 AM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTop 20 NHL Centers: Connor Bedard's First 30 Goal Season Earns Him A SpotChicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard was named a top-20 NHL center by the league.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksCelebrini “All But Certain” To Be Named Sharks CaptainMacklin Celebrini is “all but guaranteed” to be captain of the San Jose Sharks next year. 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