Sharks roster outlook: Five players trending up; three others fading out

SAN JOSE –- What the San Jose Sharks have described as their most competitive training camp in years will soon require some tough decisions.

But here are two easy ones: Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith will be on the team.

Both elite prospects have been in prominent roles since the start of training camp and figure to be among the 11 or 12 forwards who are locks for the 23-man roster. Four or five other forwards can argue they should also start the season in the NHL — or at least get a longer look during the preseason.