Aiden Celebrini stays at Boston University, delaying NHL debut

Aiden Celebrini, a talented defenseman with Boston University and a prospect for the Vancouver Canucks, will not join the NHL this season. Instead, he has decided to stay in college for another year. This choice means fans will have to wait longer to see him play in a Canucks jersey. Macklin Celebrini, Aiden's younger brother and a rookie with the San Jose Sharks, confirmed Aiden’s decision in an interview. He said Aiden is focused on improving his game in college instead of signing with the Canucks for the 2025-26 season. Despite this setback, the Canucks have strong prospects coming from the collegiate level. Players like Tom Willander and Aku Koskenvuo are expected to join the team soon. Aiden Celebrini was drafted by the Canucks in 2023 and has had a solid performance at Boston University, scoring six points this season. While Aiden Celebrini will remain in college, his development should help him in transitioning to the NHL in the future. The Canucks continue to build their young talent, and their future looks promising despite the wait for Aiden's NHL debut.