Top prospect Macklin Celebrini showcased his conditioning at the 2024 NHL scouting combine in Buffalo on Friday. He participated in the challenging VO2 Max Bike test, observed by NHL scouts and media. Expected to be the number one overall pick, Celebrini completed the demanding cardio exercise, which assesses a player’s maximum oxygen uptake and endurance…
The 2024 NHL Scouting Combine was held last Friday at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter, offering NHL teams the opportunity to interview and evaluate top draft prospects. Among those who impressed the Toronto Maple Leafs were Andrew Basha and Lucas Pettersson. Hockey writer Peter Baracchini noted on X: “‘Andrew Basha and Lucas Pettersson both…
Macklin Celebrini is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft. Despite the intense hype that comes with such a high profile, Celebrini recently revealed that he’s received support from Connor Bedard, the 2023 No. 1 pick. The Boston University center shared that Bedard, now with the Chicago Blackhawks, reached…