NHL fans are buzzing after a glowing endorsement from Paul Bissonnette, as the former Arizona Coyotes enforcer hailed Macklin Celebrini as the next big thing in hockey. Celebrini, a 20-year-old forward, has just signed a contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, and Bissonnette is already touting him as the "Sidney Crosby 2.0." The comparison is no small feat, as Crosby is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history. Bissonnette's praise suggests that Celebrini may be on the verge of a breakout season, but what makes him such a promising prospect, and can he live up to the lofty expectations of being the next Crosby?

Paul Bissonnette calls Macklin Celebrini 'Sidney Crosby 2.0' after Sharks extension  Yahoo Sports