Macklin Celebrini signs record breaking $94 million contract with San Jose Sharks to become NHL's highest-paid player
Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks worth $94 million, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history based on average annual salary. The deal carries an $18.8 million average annual value, a new league record for a single-season salary figure.
The 20-year-old forward agreed to the deal while entering the final season of his entry-level contract. Celebrini’s new extension comes after a historic 2025-26 campaign, where he became the Sharks’ single-season points leader. However, the Sharks decided to secure their young star after he delivered a record-setting campaign with 115 points in 82 games.
The 20-year-old forward agreed to the deal while entering the final season of his entry-level contract. Celebrini’s new extension comes after a historic 2025-26 campaign, where he became the Sharks’ single-season points leader. However, the Sharks decided to secure their young star after he delivered a record-setting campaign with 115 points in 82 games.
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