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San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Predicting Will Smith’s Extension With the Sharks After Macklin Celebrini’s Record-Breaking Deal
The San Jose Sharks inked franchise cornerstone Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million deal with an $18.8 million average annual value (AAV), eclipsing Leo Carlsson’s $18 million AAV for the highest in NHL history.
Macklin Celebrini News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Grading Sharks’ 5-Year Extension for Macklin Celebrini
San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini is now the highest-paid player in NHL history, following the five-year extension he signed just days ago. While the extension doesn’t kick in until the 2027-28 season, he will have an $18.8 million cap hit, making it the highest annual number ever given to anybody.
Collin Graf News / Daily Faceoff / July 31
Sharks re-sign Collin Graf to three-year contract
A growing player in the Bay Area is receiving a significant payday. On Friday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has re-signed forward Collin Graf to a three-year contract.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Collin Graf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
Sharks Sign Collin Graf To Three-Year Deal
The San Jose Sharks have signed their top remaining free agent, winger Collin Graf, to a three-year, $12.75MM contract. This move will secure an emerging piece of San Jose’s forward core.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Ryan Lin News / Daily Faceoff / July 31
Top 2027 NHL Draft prospects to watch at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
With the calendar turning to August, it’s time to kick things up a notch. The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is the first major event on the NHL Draft calendar, with the best 2027 and 2028 draft players taking center stage in front of representatives from all 32 NHL franchises.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 30
NHL Rumors: Senators, Drake Batherson aren't close
Curtis Pashelka: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Greir on Will Smith, who eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason, and Collin Graff who is a RFA. “Continuing to have dialogue with (Smith and Collin Graf) and see where that goes.
Macklin Celebrini News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30
Forget Max Term — Celebrini Proves NHL’s Superstars Think Differently
For years, the eight-year max-term contract was the holy grail for any young star entering restricted free agency. Lock in the security, secure the paycheck, and never worry about term again.
Jacob Trouba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 30
Did The Sharks Dramatically Overpay Jacob Trouba?
When defenseman Jacob Trouba hit free agency on July 1st, many expected him to receive a multi-year deal, including AFP Analytics, which projected a four-year deal worth $25.6MM ($6.4MM annually).
San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 30
Grading Macklin Celebrini’s historic $94 million contract extension with Sharks
The San Jose Sharks secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft after winning the Draft Lottery and used it to select phenom forward Macklin Celebrini, who has quickly become the face of the franchise.
San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 29
Why Sharks center Macklin Celebrini’s contract approach surprised GM
Macklin Celebrini could have demanded every dollar available to him. Instead, he left money on the table, and it left an impression on his general manager.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Will Smith News / Daily Faceoff / July 29
Sharks hoping to sign Will Smith to long-term deal
The San Jose Sharks locked their franchise player Macklin Celebrini in for the long haul on Wednesday with a five-year, $94 million contract extension that kicks in beginning with the 2027-28 season and currently stands as the largest average annual value in the history of NHL contracts.
Macklin Celebrini News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29
Did Celebrini Actually Take a Discount — or Just Reset the Market?
The San Jose Sharks have locked up their franchise superstar. Macklin Celebrini has signed on for five more years, which is fantastic news for the franchise on the rise.
Macklin Celebrini News / Trade Talk Sports / July 29
Macklin Celebrini Signs Massive Contract Extension with San Jose Sharks
After watching Leo Carlsson get offer sheeted this summer, the San Jose Sharks wasted no time ensuring Macklin Celebrini doesn’t even come close to reaching July 1, 2027, unsigned.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / July 29
Why Macklin Celebrini's new deal with the Sharks makes perfect sense
The San Jose Sharks sent major shockwaves through the hockey world on Wednesday, as they signed superstar center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension.
Macklin Celebrini News / NHL Rumors / July 29
NHL News: Macklin Celebrini Signs Extension in San Jose
The San Jose Sharks announced that they have signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $94 million. Celebrini’s will become the highest paid player in the NHL with an $18.8 million AAV starting next July 1st.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 29
Leafs' Gavin McKenna discusses summer training with Sharks' Macklin Celebrini
Two of the young stars in hockey today have trained together this past offseason, with one deserving significant praise from one of the new faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / July 30
Macklin Celebrini contract extension confirms the NHL is changing
It only took 26 days for Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson to know he'd be relinquishing the title of highest-paid player.
Joshua Ravensbergen News / Inside The Rink / July 27
San Jose Sharks 2025 First Round Draft Pick Commits to Michigan State
The San Jose Sharks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft used their 30th overall pick to draft goalie Joshua Ravensbergen. The goalie is now heading from the Western Hockey League, where he played with the Prince George Cougars, to the NCAA.
San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / July 27
The San Jose Sharks Clearly Won the 2026 NHL Draft
Just because a team owns three first-round picks doesn’t guarantee a draft will be a resounding success. The job isn’t done once the front office accumulates assets.
Ryan Reaves News / NHLFanCentral / July 24
‘I’ve Got One More Left in the Tank’: Ryan Reaves Opens Up About Extending His NHL Career
NHL star Ryan Reaves might be hitting the 40-mark soon. But his latest admission revealed that he’s all set and geared up to take the ice for one more season.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Claude Lemieux allegedly relapsed into sex addiction before his death
NHL legend Claude Lemieux relapsed into sex addiction prior to his suicide, according to statements his son gave to police officers following his death.
Ryan Reaves News / Professor Press Box / July 21
Ex-Maple Leafs Ryan Reaves May Have Found His Next Career
When Ryan Reaves showed up at the NHL's broadcast training camp this summer, a lot of people probably had the same thought. "That makes sense." Not because he's retiring tomorrow.
Claude Lemieux News / The Spun / July 18
Heartbreaking Details Emerge From NHL Star Claude Lemieux's Death
In late May, the hockey community lost four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux at the age of 60. Nearly two months later, new details about his death were shared with the public.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5
Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner
Everyone knows that standing out for a major Canadian NHL franchise comes with added weight and pressure. Not every player can handle it, and that is exactly what San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier referred to in recent comments, taking a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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