Sharks' Macklin Celebrini becomes NHL's highest-paid player with 5-year, $94M extension

The San Jose Sharks have signed center Macklin Celebrini to a 5-year, $94 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL with a salary cap hit of $18.8 million per year. Celebrini surpasses Anaheim Ducks' Leo Carlsson, who holds an average annual value of $18 million over five years. The deal was reported on July 29, 2026.