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SAN JOSE -- It didn’t take long for Macklin Celebrini to feel right at home Sunday. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks had a goal and an assist in his first game at SAP Center, a 4-2 preseason loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

The San Jose Sharks dropped the puck on their preseason schedule against the Vegas Golden Knights. Let’s look at some of the young talent and how they fared in their first games. New head coach Ryan Warsofsky gave plenty of opportunities to his young players in game one of the preseason schedule.

The San Jose Sharks still have a long way to go. Even with Macklin Celebrini leading the way, which he did with a goal and an assist tonight. I think we all know that, but the 4-2 preseason-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights is a good reminder of that.

Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky announced today that Logan Couture will continue to serve as Captain for the Sharks, the title he has held for the team since the start of the 2019-20 season. Mario Ferraro w