Sharks legend Joe Thornton to host Macklin Celebrini during rookie season

NHL icon Joe Thornton has played many roles during his tenure with the San Jose Sharks .

Winger, captain, mentor and, according to general manager Mike Grier, " director of vibes ." Now the bearded behemoth will add "roomie" to his resume, as reports surfaced this week that Thornton will host No.

1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini this season.

Macklin Celebrini getting shot for his first hockey card.

Said hell be living with Joe Thornton and his family in San Jose this season.

pic.twitter.com/QE7W7dGBvd There shouldn't be any first-day-of-school jitters since Celebrini, 18, is already acquainted with the Sharks all-time assists leader .

Thornton, 45, was on stage in Las Vegas this offseason to announce Celebrini as San Jose's NHL Draft-opening selection.

The San Jose Sharks have selected Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the NHL draft! pic.twitter.com/9sP8U5eQkg The 2024 Hobey Baker winner is expected although not guaranteed to make the Sharks opening-night roster out of training camp.

That would up the possibility that he will be in the building when his new roomie, Jumbo Joe, has his No.

19 jersey retired by the Sharks on Nov.

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