Father of Macklin Celebrini shares where he wants his son drafted
Macklin Celebrini is on track to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, and now someone very close to him has revealed a surprising preference.
www.markerzone.comDirect answer: The latest widely reported item is from April 2024, where Macklin Celebrini’s father, Rick Celebrini, discussed draft preferences and indicated he would love for Macklin to be drafted by San Jose if possible. More recent mainstream updates specific to “dad” quotes or draft positioning don’t appear consistently in major outlets through 2025–2026, so current, verifiable quotes from his father are scarce in the public record.[1][2]
Context and what to watch for:
- Draft lottery updates: In 2024, San Jose had strong odds for the No. 1 pick, which would influence his draft destination and thus his father’s stated preference; follow NHL Draft Lottery results for confirmations of where he could be selected.[2][1]
- Family-interviews: Rick Celebrini’s comments were framed around proximity and support if Macklin lands with the Sharks; later reports often note connections to Montreal or familiarity with friends as potential preferred destinations, but these are speculation-based and not firm quotes from 2024 or beyond.[2]
- Post-draft/season updates: As Macklin’s career progressed, coverage tends to focus on his performance and teams’ development rather than new parental quotes; expect sports outlets to reference his draft team when applicable in 2026 coverage.[4][7]
If you want, I can search for the very latest public statements from Rick Celebrini or compile a concise timeline of notable mentions about his draft status and team preferences. Would you like me to do that?
Sources:
- Macklin Celebrini’s dad reveals where he wants his son drafted[1]
- Macklin Celebrini's dad reveals where he wants his son drafted[2]
- Macklin Celebrini Returns To Sharks Amid Olympic Spotlight, Eyes Playoffs[7]