Sharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension

The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $18.8 million in average annual value, as announced by General Manager Mike Grier on July 29, 2026. Celebrini, who is still a teenager, has played two seasons in the NHL and on the international stage, establishing himself as one of the premier players in the world. Grier described Celebrini as the centerpiece of the team's core as the Sharks work toward annually competing for the Stanley Cup.