San Jose Sharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to record-setting 5-year, $94M extension

San Jose Sharks have secured franchise cornerstone Macklin Celebrini with a five‑year, $94 million contract extension, the richest average annual value in NHL history. The deal, which begins in the 2027‑28 season and runs through the 2031‑32 campaign, carries an average yearly worth of $18.8 million. Celebrini earned the lucrative extension after a standout second NHL season in which he set a Sharks single‑season record with 115 points, comprised of 45 goals and 70 assists over 82 games. His performance placed him fourth in Hart Trophy voting and made him just the third teenager—joining Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby—to finish among the league’s top five scorers in a season. Internationally, Celebrini helped Canada capture the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading the tournament with five goals. The Sharks’ commitment to retaining their former No. 1 overall draft pick underscores the organization’s long‑term vision for the franchise.