Undoubtedly, the success that San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has enjoyed in the NHL this year will escalate the trend that sees rosters getting younger and younger. Based on this photo, sent in by one of our agents, that trend may be getting out of control.
Look for these kinds of headlines from your favourite hockey website and/or newspaper sometime soon.
🏒 “Average NHL age drops again… snack time now replaces intermission.”
🏒 “Scouting report: great hands, elite speed… needs a nap by the second period.”
🏒 “New NHL rule: all players must finish their juice box before taking the ice.”
🏒 “Draft day just got awkward… parents now negotiate contracts.”
🏒 “Line combinations updated… whoever shares snacks plays together.”
🏒 “Penalty box now comes with crayons.”
🏒 “Post-game interviews postponed… everyone’s already asleep.”
🏒 “NHL coaching staffs to increase… help needed to tie player’s skates.”
🏒 “Scouting report: elite talent… still learning how to share.”
🏒 “Line change! … okay, who has to go to the bathroom?”
🏒 “Playoff intensity rising… someone just cried over lost candy.”
🏒 “Pre-game speech: skate hard, listen to coach… and no running with scissors.”
🏒 “A new kind of hockey timeout: Coach fumes over star player’s giveaway…makes him stand in the corner facing the wall.”
