Ex-Hockey Coach Notes Eerie Similarities Between McDavid And Celebrini

Former hockey coach Drew Remenda highlighted striking similarities between Connor McDavid and San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini, comparing their intense work ethic and relentless practice habits. Speaking on The Sheet with Jeff Marek, Remenda noted that both players practice at full speed constantly and are never satisfied with their performance. He pointed to specific behaviors such as arriving early for morning skates while goalies have left and continuing to train after teammates depart. Celebrini has become a central figure in San Jose's rebuild, recently being named the youngest captain in franchise history ahead of the 2026-27 season. While Remenda praised Celebrini's preparation style which he described as ridiculous, he also observed that the Sharks forward handles media interactions differently than McDavid did early in his career.