"CHICAGO - Perhaps Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard will always be compared to one another. They were both labeled generational-type talents when they selected first overall in the NHL Draft, with Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023 and Celebrini to the San Jose Sharks the next year. They're from the same hometown, are both in the Western Conference, and are the faces of their respective franchises."
""I'm sure the fans like it. They want to (see) those types of stories," Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Sunday when asked about the two stars. "The reality is, though, is the comparison over the years should be about the Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks." If that's the case, then the Sharks have jumped ahead of the Blackhawks, at least for the moment."
Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard were both labeled generational-type talents and selected first overall in consecutive NHL Drafts, Bedard in 2023 and Celebrini in 2024. They come from the same hometown, play in the Western Conference, and serve as faces of their respective franchises. Comparisons between the players are common, but organizational performance now highlights a contrast between the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. San Jose has improved to 27-22-4, surpassed last season's win total, shows better goaltending, and averages half a goal more per game. San Jose is eyeing its first playoff berth since 2019 while Chicago faces another playoff drought.
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