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Canada adds Macklin Celebrini, throng of 4 Nations veterans to Olympic team

Nineteen-year-old sensation Macklin Celebrini is a notable new name on the final Winter Olympics roster, announced by Hockey Canada on Wednesday. General manager Doug Armstrong's 25-man team features five players, including Celebrini, who were not part of the gold medal-winning lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February.

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Sharks Rookie Makes Team Canada's Olympic Roster

Macklin Celebrini has made Team Canada's Olympic roster. The San Jose Sharks rookie will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, choosing to play for his birth country over the United States, where he's competed internationally throughout his career.

Macklin Celebrini News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Hockey Canada Reportedly Makes Macklin Celebrini Decision for 2026 Olympics

Hockey Canada has reportedly decided to include Macklin Celebrini in its plans for the 2026 Winter Olympics. ESPN reporter Emily Kaplan shared the update on X as roster deadlines approached.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini has made Team Canada’s Olympic team, per report

San Jose Sharks rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini is reportedly set to realize a lifelong dream. While Team Canada is scheduled to officially unveil its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics shortly, early reporting suggests the 19-year-old center has already secured his spot.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

NHL Rumours: San Jose Sharks Rising Star to Play at Olympics

Thank you for tuning into another edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the focus will be on Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

San Jose Sharks Injury Updates

Ahead of tomorrow’s matchup against the Minnesota Wild, the head coach of the San Jose Sharks, Ryan Warsofsky, issued a multitude of injury updates. Unfortunately, there weren’t too many positive updates.

Adam Gaudette News / Daily Faceoff / December 30

Sharks’ Adam Gaudette day-to-day with lower-body injury

The San Jose Sharks will be without Adam Gaudette as 2025 comes to an end, as the winger is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Wild as a result.

Pavol Regenda News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Sharks Recall Pavol Regenda

The Sharks announced they’ve recalled winger Pavol Regenda from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. They had an open roster spot after sending Ethan Cardwell down last week.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Macklin Celebrini’s Olympics case supported by Sharks teammates before roster reveal

Olympic hockey rosters will be announced shortly, with rosters due on December 31. As Canada prepares its roster, a few young players have been making their case to be on the team, including Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks.

Macklin Celebrini News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Macklin Celebrini escapes injury after frightening incident

The San Jose Sharks won their second game in a row on Monday night, but not before getting a major Macklin Celebrini injury scare. During the third period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Celebrini accidentally took a puck to the face while playing defense.

Macklin Celebrini News / Field Level Media / December 30

Macklin Celebrini extends point streak as Sharks edge Ducks

Macklin Celebrini registered a goal and two assists as the San Jose Sharks held on for a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday to win for the fourth time in their past five road games.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Sharks Should Play Young Forwards Together as Much as Possible

The San Jose Sharks are succeeding this season due to a number of factors, but one of the biggest has been the growth of their young forwards. Numerous forwards have either taken leaps or debuted to early success, proving they’ll be key pieces of the team for the rest of the season and likely for longer than that as well.

Andrej Sustr News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Andrej Sustr Signs In Sweden

Free agent defenseman Andrej Šustr has signed with Kalmar HC of HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden’s second-tier pro league, per a team announcement. Šustr, 35, finds a place to finish out the 2025-26 season after spending the last few weeks on the open market.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 25

Sharks Rookie Matches Sidney Crosby Record Before Holidays

Macklin Celebrini is making NHL history in his first season. The San Jose Sharks rookie has tied Sidney Crosby for the most points before Christmas by a teenager in league history, reaching 55 points and cementing himself among the game's greatest young talents.