The San Jose Sharks have signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension, according to ESPN. The average annual value of $18.8 million makes him the highest-paid player in the NHL.
The deal represents a major commitment by San Jose to build around the young center. The Sharks have struggled in recent seasons, but Celebrini emerged quickly as the franchise's centerpiece after being selected first overall in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The extension locks him up through what would be his prime years, giving the organization a long-term foundation to rebuild around.