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AidenCelebrini
DAge: 21185 CM85 KGCAN CAN
28PNHLe
Aiden Celebrini
NHLNHL Draft2023, VAN (171st overall)6th round, 11th pick
THLTHL Draft2023, PIT (174th overall)6th round, 14th pick

Projected potential

Bio

A shutdown, right-shot defender.

PNHLe

Projected potential: 282025-26 · NCAA · Boston Univ.

What is PNHLe?

PNHLe is an offensive stat that is used to project a player’s point potential at the NHL level and is meant to standardize a variety of leagues so that prospects can be compared from one league with another.

PNHLe attempts to equalize all leagues, age and positions so that the offensive potential of a prospect can easily be compared with others, while also projecting future NHL point potential in the prime years of a player.

The problem with NHLe

The premise of the NHLe stat is certainly a great idea. If a player jumps directly from one league to the NHL there should be some precedent set by historical values that would indicate how many points that player should project to having in a full NHL season. However, it always bothered me that NHLe never took into account that younger players in the same league would always have a massive disadvantage compared to those that have more experience and are physically more mature in the same league. NHLe only looks at the present to predict how many points in one league are equated at the NHL level.

NHL Certainty
3.0
30% odds
Odds of becoming a full-time NHL player (10.0 = 100%). Draft guideline is a starting point and should rise as the prospect proves himself.
Upside
4.0
 
Best-case offensive upside (peak season points potential). Forwards: 8.0 ≈ 80 points. Defense and goalie scales differ.

Scouting Feed

Celebrini played in both games of the 2025 Frozen Four, where the Boston Terriers lost in the National Championship. It capped off a campaign where he registered eight points. He will not sign an entry-level deal with the Canucks and return to college hockey for the 2025-26 season.

Celebrini played eight games after returning from injury and continued to do what he does best. He was a stingy defender and took away space from the opposition. He figures to be a factor in BU’s defensive core and push for a championship. Celebrini will return to BU after the season, regardless of where the Terriers finish.

Celebrini’s first two years at Boston University have gone about as expected. He’s posted limited offensive numbers but showcased good defensive play. Celebrini’s minutes have also increased from a year ago, and figures will keep increasing the longer he stays in Boston. Unfortunately, Celebrini suffered an injury and hasn’t played since January 10. Coach Jay Pandolfo expects him back in mid-February. Celebrini will likely head back to the NCAA next season for an opportunity to further develop before inking an entry-level deal.

Aiden, older brother of next year’s projected number one pick, Macklin, was the Canucks final Canucks draftee (171) in the 2023 Entry Draft. The Vancouver native is known as a shutdown defender with limited offensive potential. Despite 21 points in the AJHL, his primary focus is on defensive play, excelling in physicality, gap-closing, and penalty killing. The right-shot rearguard will join his fellow 2023 draftee, Tom Willander, and take on his Freshman year at Boston University this year. Check back next spring for an update on his fantasy relevancy, which, as of right now, looks bleak.



Career Stats
SeasonTypeLeagueTeamGPGAP+/-PIMPPGSHGSOG
2016-17RegularQC Int PWNorth Shore Winter Club30110
2018-19RegularCSSHL U15Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep295172224
2018-19RegularCSSHL U16Burnaby Winter Club U16 Prep10000
2018-19PlayoffsCSSHL U15Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep30114
2019-20RegularT1EHL 15USan Jose Jr. Sharks 15U AAA180330
2019-20Regular15U AAASan Jose Jr. Sharks 15U AAA386111728
2019-20RegularUSHS-CAWillow Glen High9166226
2020-21Regular16U AAAShattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA431131414
2021-22RegularUSHS-PrepShattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep552303240
2021-22RegularPHCShattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep1105520
2021-22PlayoffsPHCShattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep20000
2022-23RegularAJHLBrooks Bandits475162182
2022-23RegularWJAC-19Canada West U1960112
2022-23PlayoffsAJHLBrooks Bandits1503318
2023-24RegularNCAABoston Univ.36156720
2024-25RegularNCAABoston Univ.31268814
2025-26RegularNCAABoston Univ.35077012