Young star Celebrini locks in mega-deal after record-breaking season
Young star Celebrini locks five-year, $94 million Sharks extension after record season.
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Macklin Celebrini NHL Contract Extension
San Jose Sharks sign prospect Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension, making him the NHL's highest-paid player with an $18.8 million average annual value.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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Macklin Celebrini signs five-year, $94 million contract extension with San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension with an average annual value of $18.8 million, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The extension keeps him with the Sharks through the 2031-32 season and was announced by general manager Mike Grier on Wednesday.
Celebrini led Canada to silver medal at Olympics with five goals
Macklin Celebrini was the leading goal scorer at the Olympics with five goals, helping Canada win the silver medal at the international competition.
Celebrini recorded 115 points in second NHL season, setting Sharks franchise record
Macklin Celebrini accumulated 115 points (45 goals, 70 assists) in the 2025 season, breaking Joe Thornton's previous Sharks franchise record of 114 points set in 2006-07. He finished fourth in NHL scoring, trailing only Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Nathan MacKinnon.
Celebrini was first overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft at age 18
Macklin Celebrini was selected first overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft. In his rookie year, he recorded 63 points (25 goals, 38 assists) in 70 games.
Leo Carlsson signs five-year, $90 million contract with Anaheim Ducks
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks worth $90 million with an average annual value of $18 million. Philadelphia had initially offered the contract as an offer sheet before Anaheim matched it. The deal made Carlsson the second-highest-paid player in the NHL until Celebrini's extension.
Celebrini was finalist for Ted Lindsay Award for outstanding player
Macklin Celebrini was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, which is voted on by the NHLPA to recognize the most outstanding player in the league.
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