SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks’ training camp was only a couple of days old and already an abundance of superlatives had been used to describe Macklin Celebrini and what he might do in year two of his promising NHL career.

“He’s one of the best players I’ve ever seen,” center Alexander Wennberg said.

“He looks good as usual,” forward Will Smith said. “I think this is going to be a big year for him, and I’m sure he’s going to take a massive step.”

Celebrini became the Sharks’ leading scorer — and their best player — last season as he established himself as the team’s No. 1 centerman and set a new franchise record for rookie scoring with 63 points in 70 games.

Even with the Sharks finishing with the NHL’s worst record at 20-50-12, Celebrini, with his relentless motor, two-way game, abili

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