Connor McDavid , Nathan MacKinnon and Auston Matthews are all still in the prime of their respective careers, but the next wave of NHL superstars aren't content to wait their turn. Connor Bedard , Macklin Celebrini and Leo Carlsson have announced their arrival with authority this season.

In the 2023 NHL Draft, Bedard and Carlsson were the top two picks, respectively. One year later, Celebrini was the prize of the draft lottery, going No. 1 overall. None of them can legally drink in the United States, but they're already holding their own against the best players in the world.

Celebrini, after his second hat trick of the season, is up to 30 points. That puts him in a tie with the Oilers' McDavid for second in the league. Bedard, following his second hat trick already this

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