'No-brainer': NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates
- Young NHL players benefit from living with veteran teammates, making it easier to adapt, according to multiple players including Connor McDavid and John Tavares.
- Connor Bedard, last season's top pick, chose to live alone, while Robert Thomas found living arrangements beneficial for learning and support.
- Will Smith praised his experience staying with Patrick Marleau, gaining insights into the game from a seasoned player.
- Connor McDavid noted the challenges for rookies trying to connect with teammates who are often family men.
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'No-brainer': NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates
Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June's NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home.


‘No-brainer’: NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates
Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out.
'No-brainer': NHLers on benefits of youngsters living with veterans
Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June’s NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home. The family had moved to the area in 2018 when Celebrini’s dad, Rick, was hired by the NBA’s Golden State Warriors to work in the team’s sports science department. Their home, however, is roughly an hour’s drive from the Sharks’ rink. In traffic, the highway crawl can be…
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