Sharks Sign Celebrini as Nikishin Rumors Swirl, Penguins Not Named
TL;DR
NHL trade chatter centers on Alexander Nikishin with Penguins not publicly named as a suitor; meanwhile the San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $18.8 million contract, making him the highest-paid player in the game. The piece also touches on next summer’s UFAs and notes a late-season favor from the Wheeling Nailers, who traded prospect Gabriel D’Aigle to the Florida Everblades.
Topics:sportsnhl-trade-rumors#alexander-nikishin#macklin-celebrini#nhl-trade-rumors#pittsburgh-penguins#san-jose-sharks
- Dan’s Daily: Celebrini Cha-Ching; Nikishin Trade Talk; Penguins Complete Pittsburgh Hockey Now
- Why Macklin Celebrini’s contract spells the end of long-term deals for young NHL stars The New York Times
- What Celebrini’s Historic $18.8M Contract Means for the Devils Yahoo Sports
- Sharks sign Macklin Celebrini to five-year, $94M extension ESPN
- Celebrini signs 5-year contract worth NHL-high $18.8 million annually with Sharks NHL.com
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