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Scott Wheeler earlier tonight:
“What does this mean for Macklin Celebrini’s college decision?
I wrote before the lottery that I believed the results could influence Macklin Celebrini’s college decision. He has said publicly that he’s not opposed to going back, and has suggested privately that he’s considering it. It being San Jose makes it a particularly interesting and layered decision. They’re a long way away, maybe the furthest of the bunch. Next season is quite likely going to be another ugly one for them on the ice. Does that make a return to Boston University more likely? I’d think yes.
There are pulls in that direction, too. He’s a late birthday. His close friend Cole Eiserman is going to be a Terrier next season. Nobody has ever won back-to-back Hobey Baker Awards. He could chase that World Junior gold in Ottawa (I know Hockey Canada hasn’t ruled having him out). There’s a lot to consider and now less of a rush to jump into the NHL, I’d think. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t sign, but the case to return is likely more compelling now.“