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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States

Macklin Celebrini Signs Record-Breaking $94 Million Extension with San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension, making it the richest deal in NHL history. The contract keeps Celebrini with the team through the 2031-32 season.

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Why It Matters

This contract sets a new financial benchmark for NHL player compensation and impacts the San Jose Sharks' salary cap flexibility for the next seven seasons.

Key Facts

  • Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension.
  • The deal has an average annual value of $18.8 million, the highest in NHL history.
  • The contract extends Celebrini's tenure with the San Jose Sharks through the 2031-32 season.
  • Celebrini had one year remaining on his previous three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract.
  • Celebrini voluntarily accepted less than the maximum possible $20.8 million annual value to provide the team with roster-building flexibility.
  • Celebrini recorded 115 points last season, breaking the previous San Jose franchise record of 114 set by Joe Thornton.
  • The San Jose Sharks missed the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season despite a 34-point improvement.
  • Celebrini turned 20 years old in June 2024.

Who's Mentioned

personMike Grier“General Manager of the San Jose Sharks.”personHasso Plattner“Owner of the San Jose Sharks.”organizationSan Jose Sharks“NHL hockey team based in San Jose, California.”personMacklin Celebrini“San Jose Sharks player who signed the record-breaking contract extension.”