Hutson, Celebrini highlight NHL’s all-rookie team
The NHL on Thursday unveiled its All-Rookie Team, comprised of the top freshmen from the 2024-25 season.
Leading the forward ranks is San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini who appeared in his rookie season after being chosen atop the 2024 NHL Draft last summer. Through 70 appearances with the Sharks, the 18-year-old native of North Vancouver, B.C., finished first in team scoring with near point-per-game production counting 25 goals and 38 assists. Beyond Celebrini, also up front is Anaheim Ducks left winger Cutter Gauthier. Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers in January 2024, the 21-year-old became a full-time skater with the Ducks in 2024-25 where through 82 outings he reached the 20-goal plateau plus 24 assists to finish with 44 points. Rounding out the forward ranks is Flyers right winger Matvei Michkov, the seventh-overall selection from the 2023 NHL Draft. Debuting with the Flyers this season, the 20-year-old Russian-born forward ultimately finished second in team scoring with 63 points coming in 80 appearances.
On the back end, Montreal Canadiens defenseman and 2024-25 Calder Trophy recipient Lane Hutson is represented after he notched 66 points in 82 appearances in his first season. Along the way, the 21-year-old product of Holland, Mich., put up 60 assists, tying Hall of Famer Larry Murphy’s all-time mark for the most assists by a rookie defenseman. Joining Hutson on the back end is Denton Mateychuk of the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 45 appearances with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25, the 20-year-old Winnipeg native collected four goals and nine assists for 13 points while averaging more than 18 minutes of time on ice per game.
Between the pipes, Calgary Flames netminder Dustin Wolf put up a dazzling first season. Through 53 outings with the Flames, the 24-year-old Californian put together a 29-16-8 record coupled with a .910 save percentage, 2.64 goals-against average, and three shutouts, helping Calgary to remain in the playoff chase late into the 2024-25 season while also earning runner-up status for the Calder Trophy.