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The San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $94 million. The deal establishes a new record cap hit of $18.8 million, surpassing the previous off-season mark of $18 million set by Anaheim Ducks player Leo Carlsson. Celebrini earned the deal following a sophomore season featuring 45 goals and 115 points over 82 games. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button labeled the player Sid 2.0 and expects continued growth from the superstar.

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Peter DeBoer shared anecdotes regarding Celebrini, Joe Thornton, and Patrick Pavelski following the contract signing.

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  1. San Jose Sharks Secure Macklin Celebrini with Record Extension

    The San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $94 million. The deal establishes a new record cap hit of $18.8 million, surpassing the previous off-season mark of $18 million set by Anaheim Ducks player Leo Carlsson. Celebrini earned the deal following a sophomore season featuring 45 goals and 115 points over 82 games. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button labeled the player Sid 2.0 and expects continued growth from the superstar.

    Why it matters

    This contract sets a new financial benchmark for young players in the league. It follows a high-scoring second year for Celebrini and places him among the highest-paid players by cap hit. The move reflects San Jose's commitment to building around their core young talent.

    What is confirmed

    • Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
    • The contract carries a record cap hit of $18.8 million.
    • Celebrini recorded 115 points and 45 goals across 82 games during his sophomore NHL season.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The San Jose Sharks signing of a young winger may serve as a comparable for Montreal Canadiens RFA Zachary Bolduc during negotiations.

    What to watch next

    • Montreal Canadiens negotiations with their two remaining unsigned RFAs
    • Future performance metrics for Celebrini to validate the record cap hit
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. sports.yahoo.com — Potential Sabres Trade Or Free Agent Acquisitions - Frank Vatrano
    2. www.tsn.ca — LPGA: AIG Women's Open - Rd. 3
    3. sports.yahoo.com — Celebrini Extension Reaction | DeBoer Shares Great Macklin, Thornton & Pavelski Stories
    4. www.tsn.ca — CFL: Roughriders 28, Elks 26
    5. sports.yahoo.com — Sabres Prospect Profile - Dylan Dumont
    6. sports.yahoo.com — Canadiens’ Hughes May Have An Interesting Comparable For Bolduc
    7. www.tsn.ca — Blue Jays acquire RHP Soriano from Angels; Phillies acquire 2B Arraez from Giants
    8. www.tsn.ca — Blue Jays deal Gausman to Cubs, acquire RHP Taillon in separate transaction
    9. www.tsn.ca — Shapovalov retires in third set of second round of the National Bank Open
    10. www.tsn.ca — What is the feeling around the clubhouse after Blue Jays deadline?
    11. www.cbssports.com — Cole Burgess: Waived with injury designation
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  2. San Jose Sharks Secure Macklin Celebrini with Record Extension

    The San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension. The deal carries a record cap hit of $18.8 million, the highest in the league. Celebrini earned the extension following a sophomore season featuring 45 goals and 115 points over 82 games. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has compared the player to Sid 2.0 and expects further improvement. The deal surpasses the previous off-season high of $18 million set by Anaheim Ducks player Leo Carlsson.

    Why it matters

    The contract establishes a new financial benchmark for young stars in the NHL. It follows a high-scoring second year for Celebrini. The move signals San Jose's commitment to building around their core talent.

    What is confirmed

    • Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
    • The contract carries a cap hit of $18.8 million.
    • Celebrini recorded 45 goals and 115 points in 82 games during his sophomore season.
    • Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks previously set an off-season cap hit mark of $18 million.

    What to watch next

    • Impact of the record cap hit on the Sharks' remaining salary cap space
    • Further performance metrics from Celebrini's next season
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. sports.yahoo.com — Potential Sabres Trade Or Free Agent Acquisitions - Frank Vatrano
    2. www.tsn.ca — LPGA: AIG Women's Open - Rd. 3
    3. sports.yahoo.com — Celebrini Extension Reaction | DeBoer Shares Great Macklin, Thornton & Pavelski Stories
    4. www.tsn.ca — CFL: Roughriders 28, Elks 26
    5. sports.yahoo.com — Sabres Prospect Profile - Dylan Dumont
    6. sports.yahoo.com — Canadiens’ Hughes May Have An Interesting Comparable For Bolduc
    7. www.tsn.ca — Blue Jays acquire RHP Soriano from Angels; Phillies acquire 2B Arraez from Giants
    8. www.tsn.ca — Blue Jays deal Gausman to Cubs, acquire RHP Taillon in separate transaction
    9. www.tsn.ca — Shapovalov retires in third set of second round of the National Bank Open
    10. www.tsn.ca — What is the feeling around the clubhouse after Blue Jays deadline?
    11. www.cbssports.com — Cole Burgess: Waived with injury designation
    confidence 100%

  3. Macklin Celebrini Signs Record Extension with San Jose Sharks

    The San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension. The deal carries a record cap hit of $18.8 million, surpassing the $18 million mark set earlier this off-season by Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks. Celebrini comes off a sophomore NHL season where he recorded 115 points and 45 goals across 82 games. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button described the player as Sid 2.0 and stated he expects Celebrini to continue improving.

    Why it matters

    This extension sets a new benchmark for NHL player salaries and cap hits. It follows the Toronto Maple Leafs' selection of Gavin McKenna as the first overall pick in the 2026 draft. The high valuation of young stars now influences future negotiations for other prospects.

    What is confirmed

    • Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
    • The contract carries a record cap hit of $18.8 million.
    • Celebrini recorded 45 goals and 115 points in 82 games during his sophomore NHL season.
    • The extension exceeds the $18 million contract previously signed by Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson.

    What to watch next

    • Contract extension negotiations for Matthew Schaefer next year
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. www.tsn.ca — 'He's Sid 2.0': Button not surprised at Celebrini contract, believes he will only get better
    2. www.tsn.ca — Celebrini, Sharks agree to five-year, $94M extension at record $18.8M AAV
    3. sports.yahoo.com — PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 21 Zam Plante
    4. sports.yahoo.com — Jack’s Daily: West Stands Out; Tkachuks Talk Hawks; Latest RFA News
    5. www.tsn.ca — LPGA: AIG Women's Open - Rd. 1
    6. www.cbssports.com — Mets' Brooks Raley: Pockets win Thursday
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  4. Toronto Maple Leafs Select Gavin McKenna First Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. McKenna, an Indigenous player from Yukon, is the second Indigenous player to be taken first overall in the draft. The event took place in Buffalo, New York.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Gavin McKenna is from Yukon.
    • McKenna is the second Indigenous player selected first overall in the NHL draft.
    • The 2026 NHL Draft was held in Buffalo, New York.
    • Justin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs' first overall pick.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pierce Mbuyi was drafted 86th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
    • The Boston Bruins drafted Cullen McCrate.
    • John Chayka's trip to Whitehorse influenced the decision to select McKenna.
    • Gavin McKenna made a Stanley Cup promise.
    Sources used for this update (25)
    1. 2026 NHL Draft Pick Tracker
    2. 2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker
    3. Yukon’s Gavin McKenna becomes second Indigenous player selected No 1 in NHL draft
    4. Justin Bieber Announces Number 1 Pick for Hometown Maple Leafs at 2026 NHL Draft
    5. 2026 NHL Draft 1st-round tracker, analysis
    6. Winners and losers from 2026 NHL Draft first round: Sharks bolster impressive young core
    7. McKenna selected No. 1 by Maple Leafs in 2026 NHL Draft
    8. Gavin McKenna changes the game for the Maple Leafs
    9. Toronto Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna to open NHL draft
    10. LIVE: OHL At The 2026 NHL Draft, Day 2
    11. McKenna arrives in Toronto after being No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft
    12. Pierce Mbuyi Drafted 86th Overall By Pittsburgh Penguins
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