SJHN Daily: What Will Celebrini’s Next Contract Look Like? Sharks Add Pick
Oct 28, 2025; San Jose, CA, USA; during San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings at SAP Center. Photo: Sport Shots / Dean Tait San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini has a big-time contract coming his way when his ELC is up at the end of his third season. The Athletic surveyed more than 20 NHL agents who represent hundreds of NHL players on nine key questions, including what Celebrini’s next contract could like.
They saw Celebrini’s deal in a very different tier compared to fellow young star Connor Bedard. And the scouts see Celebrini’s contract being massive and anywhere from $10 million to $20 million depending on the term of the contract. “If he’s going to go very short-term, it’ll be $10 to $12 (million),” one scout told The Athletic.
“If he’s going to give up term, it’ll be in the $12 to $15 (million). If he really wants to push, it could be $17 (million). ” With the rising salary cap in coming years in the NHL, scouts see shorter terms as being more likely.
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