Sharks fans turn out for Macklin Celebrini at scrimmage

SAN JOSE — It remains unclear whether Macklin Celebrini will turn pro, join the NHL, and play with the San Jose Sharks this season.

But Celebrini’s impact on the Sharks franchise has already been unmistakable, as evidenced by the 3,000 or so people who paid money to see him and San Jose’s other top prospects — on a national holiday – take part in a midday scrimmage at Tech CU Arena.

“I think last year was a pretty good crowd,” said defenseman Eric Pohlkamp, who was drafted in the fifth round last year...