San Jose Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Open to Contract Extension

Standout young center looks to stay with team despite missing playoffs this season.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of teal, black, and silver representing the San Jose Sharks.The Sharks' young star Macklin Celebrini is open to a long-term contract extension, providing hope for the franchise's future.San Jose Today

The San Jose Sharks missed the NHL playoffs this past season, but they have reason to be optimistic about their future thanks to the standout performance of young center Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini, who just completed his sophomore campaign, has indicated he is open to signing a contract extension to remain with the team.

Why it matters

Celebrini is considered one of the Sharks' top young talents and a key part of the franchise's future. Retaining him long-term would provide stability and continuity as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing season and return to the playoffs.

The details

Celebrini, 22, finished the 2025-26 season with 24 goals and 38 assists, establishing himself as one of the NHL's rising young stars. Despite the Sharks missing the playoffs, the team is eager to build around Celebrini and lock him up with a new contract.

  • Celebrini just completed his sophomore NHL season in 2025-26.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 22-year-old center for the San Jose Sharks who is considered one of the team's top young talents.

San Jose Sharks

An NHL franchise based in San Jose, California that missed the playoffs in the 2025-26 season.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, I'm open to it.”

— Macklin Celebrini, Sharks Center

What’s next

The Sharks will likely look to negotiate a contract extension with Celebrini in the coming weeks and months, hoping to lock up the young center as a cornerstone of the franchise.

The takeaway

Celebrini's openness to a contract extension is a positive sign for the Sharks, who will look to build around the talented young center as they aim to return to the NHL playoffs and contend for a Stanley Cup in the years ahead.