San Jose Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini open to contract extension
San Jose Sharks young star Macklin Celebrini was asked whether he'd want to be with the Sharks long term.
The San Jose Sharks missed the NHL playoffs but they have every reason to be optimistic about their future. Their standout young phenom, center Macklin Celebrini, finished a stellar 2025-26 season where he broke a team record and indicated that he wants to be in San Jose in the long run. During player exit interviews, a 19-year-old Celebrini told reporters that he wants to commit to the Sharks, following his sophomore season.
When asked if he'd welcome a contract extension over the summer, Celebrini responded, "Yeah, I'm open to it. " "I want to commit to this team and being here. I love it here," he said.
"So I'm open to whatever happens. " Celebrini talks #SJSharks extension: "I want to commit to this team and being here. I love it here.
" pic. twitter. com/FwjbJXNyGH ā Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 18, 2026