How Did Other First Overall Picks Perform When Jumping Straight To The NHL?

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Macklin Celebrini is set to join a special group of players as a first-overall pick playing in the NHL right away. How have some of the other first overalls faired in their first season in the NHL? Start by looking at all the players who have been selected first and went straight to the NHL since the lockout. Then, break down which players had the best seasons in terms of goals, points, and points per game, which shows how special Sidney Crosby was when he joined the NHL, as well as Conor Bedard's underrated season last year. Finally, what can we expect from Macklin Celebrini based on the averages of previous performances?