Macklin Celebrini, 20, expected to be named San Jose Sharks captain

TRENDINGPackers fall, LaFleur on hot seatLatest NFL updatesMLB playoff scenariosPresidents Cup leaderboardPCA's 40-40 seasonStory byStory byMacklin Celebrini, 20, expected to be named San Jose Sharks captainMike Brehm, USA TODAYFri, September 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCaptain Celebrini? Sharks Pro Store May Have Leaked Future AnnouncementRumors have been swirling all summer regarding whether or not the San Jose Sharks will name 20-year-old superstar Macklin Celebrini the 11th full-time captain in franchise history. The Sharks Pro Shop may have given us the answer through an inadvertent posting.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksSan Jose Shark Superstar Macklin Celebrini Point Projections for 2026-27We have already done three of the five top NHL scorers from 2025-26, so why not a fourth? (And he even finished fourth in scoring last year, too.) And since we at Last Word On Hockey ask, we answer the bell, too. So far we have looked at player point total predictions for Connor McDavid, …Last Word on SportsPreviewing The Top NHL Bets For The Hart Trophy And Vezina TrophyTake a look at the top candidates that bettors are considering for the Hart and Vezina Trophy ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.The Hockey NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementPreseason Preview/Lines #3: Celebrini Will Play Tonight, Who Am I Watching Closely?The San Jose Sharks and their opponents have been mismatched throughout the pre-season, and that continues tonight. The Sharks, led […] The post Preseason Preview/Lines #3: Celebrini Will Play Tonight, Who Am I Watching Closely? appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey NowToronto's Gavin McKenna headlines a talent-heavy, exciting NHL rookie classThe spotlight is shining brightly on Gavin McKenna as the top pick in the draft, playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the biggest and most intense hockey market in the NHL. “There’s going to be a lot of eyes on him,” said Macklin Celebrini, the 2024 No. 1 pick for San Jose. Celebrini, Matthew Schaefer with the New York Islanders and Connor Bedard with Chicago reached elite levels almost immediately after making the jump.Associated PressCagnoni on How To Assert Himself on Sharks’ Power Play, Celebrini’s $1.28 Million Rookie CardThis year might be Luca Cagnoni’s best chance to make the San Jose Sharks’ roster. Playing three games with the […] The post Cagnoni on How To Assert Himself on Sharks’ Power Play, Celebrini’s $1.28 Million Rookie Card appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey NowJets’ Connor Hellebuyck Trade to Sharks News Would Help Macklin CelebriniThe Winnipeg Jets still haven’t traded Connor Hellebuyck. The NHL regular season is a week away, and it’s getting a bit awkward. The San Jose Sharks wouldn’t mind being the team that steps in to acquire the Olympic gold medalist. That’s the latest update in a saga that seems like it’ll never end. Connor Hellebuyck […] The post Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Trade to Sharks News Would Help Macklin Celebrini appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSan Jose Sharks Finish Preseason Home Stand with Dominant 10-0 WinThe puck has dropped for the final preseason game at the SAP Center this season, as the San Jose Sharks are facing the Anaheim Ducks. Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are in the lineup for the first time this preseason, as are new arrivals Darnell Nurse and Michael Kesselring.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksWho are the NHL's highest-paid players for 2026-27? Young players cash inA rising salary cap and an offer sheet have meant bigger salaries for younger players. Here's a full breakdown on the top-paid NHL players.USA TODAY SportsSharks Locker Room: “Game’s Slowing Down” for Stenberg, Who’s Winning Blueline Competition?The San Jose Sharks haven’t played best-on-best in the pre-season yet. That includes Thursday night, when a Macklin Celebrini-led Sharks […] The post Sharks Locker Room: “Game’s Slowing Down” for Stenberg, Who’s Winning Blueline Competition? appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey NowREPORT: Sharks Interested in Hellebuyck?Is there a fit between the San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck? Insider Elliotte Friedman thinks that […] The post REPORT: Sharks Interested in Hellebuyck? appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey NowThe NHL Drama That Has Set Up A Must-Watch Season: Babcock, Tkachuk, Larkin, Hellebuyck And MoreIt was a whirlwind summer around the NHL with trade requests, controversial hirings, and young stars getting paid. Michael Traikos breaks down some of the most intriguing storylines that will follow throughout the 2026-27 season.The Hockey NewsThe Blackhawks Provide a Discouraging Update on Their New CaptainNew Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard continues his recovery as uncertainty remains around when he'll return.Athlon SportsNHL rumors: Connor Hellebuyck linked to Pacific Division playoff contenderThe Connor Hellebuyck saga continues to drag on , with the star netminder suspended after failing to report to training camp. Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is still trying to find a resolution, but one has yet to materialize. The San Jose Sharks have at least explored the possibility of trading for the former Hart Trophy winner, […] The post NHL rumors: Connor Hellebuyck linked to Pacific Division playoff contender appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSharks Suddenly Emerge as Surprising Connor Hellebuyck OptionThe San Jose Sharks have emerged as suitors for Connor Hellebuyck, with a deal actually making sense for both sides. The post Sharks Suddenly Emerge as Surprising Connor Hellebuyck Option appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGavin McKenna Will Adapt To The NHL Much More Quickly Than The NCAAToronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna has made some strong early impressions, and his skill may make his transition to the NHL much smoother than it was when he adapted to the NCAA.The Hockey NewsIslanders news: Pete DeBoer drops Schaefer truth bomb following Horvat captaincyThe New York Islanders lost their captain over the summer , as Anders Lee decided to move on by signing a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth. That meant that the captaincy was now wide open for the club, and they filled that void by naming forward Bo Horvat his official successor. Horvat, who was previously the captain of the Vancouver […] The post Islanders news: Pete DeBoer drops Schaefer truth bomb following Horvat captaincy appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsStenberg Scores Hat Trick, Sharks Roast Ducks 10-0The San Jose Sharks welcome the Anaheim Ducks into SAP Center. Mason Marchment (twice) and Ivar Stenberg (hat trick) and […] The post Stenberg Scores Hat Trick, Sharks Roast Ducks 10-0 appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey NowReport: NHL Salary Cap Expected To Skyrocket In 2028-29 SeasonThe NHL's salary cap has been on a continuous rise with revenues reaching unprecedented heights, and a new report suggests there's no sign of things slowing down.The Hockey NewsBlue Jackets Sign Adam Fantilli To Six-Year, $82.5-Million ExtensionThe Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Adam Fantilli to a six-year contract after a long summer standoff.The Hockey News