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No. 1 NHL Draft Pick Macklin Celebrini Placed on IR by Sharks with Lower-Body Injury

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After a dazzling performance in his NHL debut, Macklin Celebrini is going to miss time due to a lower-body injury.

The San Jose Sharks announced on Saturday that the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft has been placed on injured reserve, with Jack Thompson being recalled from the AHL to take Celebrini's spot on the roster.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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