San Jose Sharks top center Macklin Celebrini has returned from the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and could practice on Wednesday.
Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky confirmed after practice on Tuesday that Celebrini was around the team on Tuesday.
“Mack got back last night,” Warsofsky said. “He was around the team, met with him this morning for a while. Good to see him back. You know, obviously, take a few days to adjust.”
Fellow San Jose Sharks forward Pavol Regenda, who was trapped in New York due to the snowstorms, is en route to the Bay Area and will arrive this afternoon.
Regenda is back this afternoon. Celebrini is back and was around the team today. #SJSharks
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A report about Celebrini having minor travel issues in Miami was released on Tuesday. Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito reportedly helped facilitate the 19-year-old’s return home.
“I know Florida had a hand in that, and Bill did as well. Thankful for [that],” Warsofsky said. “That got out, but I think it happens quite often where teams help each other in a lot of different ways.”
As far as when the two Sharks forwards will join the team on the ice? Warsofsky isn’t sure just yet.
“We’ll see,” Warsofsky said.
Warsofsky was asked about the meeting with Celebrini. The 19-year-old is arguably the most competitive player in the world, and didn’t mince words about his missed chances during the gold medal game.
“We know Mack, right? He’s ultra competitive,” Warsofsky said. “When you’re like that, it takes a little bit of time to understand what just happened. But [it was a] great experience for him to go through. I think he’s excited to turn the page and get ready to help the Sharks.”
Celebrini could make his first public appearance before local media as early as Wednesday, but that hasn’t been confirmed.