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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.
San Jose Sharks star-in-the-making Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension that carries an NHL-record $18.8 million average annual value, signaling Celebrini’s elite status and giving GM Mike Grier five years to build a contender as the salary cap continues to rise.
The San Jose Sharks locked up Macklin Celebrini with a five-year, $94 million extension, making him the team’s core for years to come and set to become the NHL’s highest-paid player by AAV ($18.8M) starting in 2027-28. The 20-year-old center had a breakout 115-point season, eclipsing the franchise single-season points record (114) and earning Hart Trophy votes and other accolades. The deal, which includes signing bonuses and a no-move clause, secures Celebrini through 2032 as San Jose pursues a Stanley Cup with him at the center of the roster.
San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension (about $18.8 million per year), the richest deal in NHL history and locking him up through 2031-32. At age 20, he posted 115 points last season (45 goals, 70 assists) and captained Canada offensively at the Olympics, cementing his status as one of hockey’s top talents. Despite the deal, the Sharks missed the playoffs for the seventh straight year but showed notable improvement, with GM Mike Grier calling Celebrini the franchise centerpiece.
Twenty-year-old Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension with the San Jose Sharks, averaging $18.8 million per season—the league’s top annual value—after a record-setting 2025-26 season (115 points in 82 games). The deal cements Celebrini as the centerpiece of San Jose’s ongoing rebuild as they aim for a Stanley Cup in coming years.
Philadelphia offered Leo Carlsson a five-year, $90 million deal ($18 million AAV), with Anaheim seven days to match or receive four first-round picks; this move doesn’t affect Macklin Celebrini since he’s not eligible for an offer sheet, but it could set a benchmark for his next Sharks contract, likely in the high-teens AAV given cap growth and San Jose’s financial flexibility.
The Sharks signed 2026 No. 2 overall pick Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract and expect him to push for a top-nine role next season; development camp impressed with his speed and hockey sense, and Sharks officials say there’s a learning curve ahead. Stenberg will train in Gothenburg, is excited to play with Macklin Celebrini, and can play both wings (preferring left).
On the 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman suggested Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski would likely want to win somewhere else, with his no-movement clause limiting a quick Sharks move; Dallas is cited as a sensible destination, and Werenski’s contract through 2027-28 means the situation could shift in two years as San Jose contends around young star Macklin Celebrini.
Porter Martone, a 19-year-old Flyers winger, delivered a perfect cross-ice pass to Macklin Celebrini for Canada’s third goal in a 6-0 win over Italy at the World Hockey Championships in Switzerland. The highlight helped Martone pick up his third assist of the tournament in two games as Canada moved to 2-0 in Group B, with Celebrini tallying two goals and an assist; Canada’s next game is vs Denmark on May 18.
Teen phenom Macklin Celebrini, 19, was placed on a line with Connor McDavid and Tom Wilson during Canada’s first Olympic practice in Milan, signaling a big role for Celebrini at Milano Cortina 2026. Coach Jon Cooper praised Celebrini’s maturity and potential, while Celebrini and McDavid stressed the need to build chemistry; lines may shift before Canada’s opener against Czechia. Celebrini, who sits fourth in the NHL with 81 points (28 goals, 53 assists) in 55 games for San Jose, has already benefited from playing with top players like Crosby, and Canada expects him to handle a bigger stage without deferring.
San Jose has inquired about Artemi Panarin, and the winger would consider a contract extension if traded, preferring teams where he can stay beyond 2025-26. The Sharks have surged this season behind Macklin Celebrini and could use Panarin to boost their offense and help develop young scorers, with their GM Mike Grier’s Rangers ties and a strong prospect pool giving them leverage; Panarin reportedly favors the Eastern Conference but hasn’t ruled out San Jose.
Corey Pronman’s midseason ranking of NHL players and prospects 22 and under (as of Jan. 1, 2026) places Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard atop the list, with Leo Carlsson a close third. The rankings are split into tiers and use tool grades to project long‑term NHL impact, covering a broad mix of young players across teams and positions.
The NHL schedule features nine games on Thursday, with highlights including the San Jose Sharks visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning, where rookie Macklin Celebrini aims to extend his point streak. The New York Islanders host the Seattle Kraken, with Brock Nelson recently named to the U.S. team for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Calgary Flames look to continue their strong home performance against the St. Louis Blues. Other notable matchups include the Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres, and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers.
The Detroit Red Wings suffered a disappointing California road trip, losing all three games against the Ducks, Kings, and Sharks, with the latter defeat highlighted by a decisive overtime goal from San Jose's Macklin Celebrini. The Red Wings' struggles, marked by a 7-9-2 record, raise questions about head coach Derek Lalonde's future, as the team grapples with roster challenges and underperformance in the Eastern Conference.