Celebrini extension makes him NHL's highest-paid

San Jose Sharks prospect Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of $18.8 million, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. The deal surpasses all existing NHL contracts in terms of average annual value. Celebrini, who was the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, secures his long-term future with San Jose.