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SJHN Daily: “Off Campus” Star Interviews Celebrini, Thornton Makes San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, Han Watches Verhoeff
SJHN Daily: “Off Campus” Star Interviews Celebrini, Thornton Makes San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, Han Watches Verhoeff Macklin Celebrini is gaining notoriety outside the sports world. The San Jose Sharks superstar will sit down with "Off Campus" star Belmont Cameli as part of The Hollywood Reporter's new series: "THR's Game Recognize Game." Celebrini's episode will drop just after the episode featuring new Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown and Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali.
Graf on How He Celebrated New Deal, Contract Negotiations, Getting Better at Faceoffs Original
Collin Graf knows that he’s beat the odds. And he’s not done. Graf, once an undrafted college free agent, just signed his first big NHL contract, a three-year, $12.75 million pact with the San Jose Sharks. “Just to be a guy who was undrafted and overlooked by every team multiple times in the draft, it was nice to get that,” Graf said on Tuesday morning. “I’m not satisfied there.” How will Graf build on a 21-goal sophomore campaign, where he also emerged as a go-to penalty killer?
Looking for PWHL San Jose, Sharks Writers Original
San Jose Hockey Now is looking for writers! SJHN is hiring for two specific roles: A San Jose Sharks/Barracuda writer and a PWHL San Jose writer. For a San Jose Sharks writer, SJHN is looking for experience and availability. Credentialing via San Jose Hockey Now for San Jose Sharks and San Jose Barracuda events is at the discretion of the editor-in-chief but is a possibility.
SJHN Daily: WillMack Take Over TikTok Again, Misa Talks Training With Celebrini Original
Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are going viral on TikTok again. This time, they recreated the stair climb scene from Rocky, both running up the stairs in front of the Art Museum of Philadelphia and celebrating at the top while practicing their punches. Alongside the post from Smith and Celebrini, is a dueted video of the scene from the movie, as they recreate each shot.
Celebrini Extension Reaction | DeBoer Shares Great Macklin, Thornton & Pavelski Stories Original
Macklin Celebrini has signed! We react to the San Jose Sharks superstar’s extension. Peter DeBoer also joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: The ex-Sharks head coach shares great Celebrini, Joe Thornton, and Joe Pavelski stories. DeBoer reveals when Canada knew that they were taking Celebrini to the Olympics and when Pavelski told him that he was retiring.
Agent Brisson on How Celebrini Drove Extension, Crosby’s $8.7 Million AAV & More Original
It was a special meeting for a special player. Pat Brisson, Macklin Celebrini’s agent, asked for an early to mid-June meeting with San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner and GM Mike Grier, to discuss his “unicorn” client’s upcoming extension. Celebrini was not present at this meeting.
Sharks Re-Sign Graf Original
The Collin Graf contract was “pretty close”. That’s what San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said on Wednesday, after Macklin Celebrini’s extension. And now, Graf has re-signed with the Sharks for three years and $12.75 million ($4.25 million AAV). The #SJSharks signed 23 y/o Collin Graf to 3 year $4.25M Cap Hit deal. He was an RFA without offer sheet eligibility (10.2c). Contract is $4.25M salary each season.
Macklin Celebrini's agent describes ‘special' contract negotiations with Sharks Original
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. It was a special meeting for a special player. Pat Brisson, Macklin Celebrini’s agent, asked for an early-to-mid-June meeting with San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner and GM Mike Grier to discuss his “unicorn” client’s upcoming extension.
Grier Says Graf Contract “Close”, Wants To Extend Smith “Long-Term” This Summer Original
Macklin Celebrini is signed, are Collin Graf and Will Smith next for the San Jose Sharks? RFA Graf, who broke out for 21 goals and 46 points last season, might be. “I think Graffer is pretty close,” San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said. “Continue to have dialogue with [his camp] and see where that goes.” Puckpedia founder Hart Levine projected contracts for Graf in the range of two years and $7.8 million a la Will Cuylle or seven years and $45.5 million a la Matt Coronato.
Celebrini Extension Raises Expectations for Sharks Superstar, Grier Original
Macklin Celebrini just signed a record-setting extension that will make him the highest-paid player in the NHL…and it’s perfectly reasonable. It also sets a clock for San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier. The Sharks announced on Wednesday morning that their 20-year-old superstar had inked a five-year, $94 million extension. That $18.8 million AAV kicks in during the 2027-28 season and is the highest AAV ever signed in NHL history.
Why Macklin Celebrini contract extension ‘meant a lot' to Sharks GM Mike Grier Original
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini just signed a record-setting contract extension that will make him the highest-paid player in the NHL ... and it’s perfectly reasonable. It also sets a clock for general manager Mike Grier.
Celebrini Signs Record-Setting Extension Original
Macklin Celebrini will be with the San Jose Sharks for a long time. Celebrini and the Sharks have agreed to a five-year, $94 million extension. Celebrini, at the moment, is set to be the highest-paid player in the NHL when that $18.8 million AAV kicks in during the 2027-28 season. Celebrini’s AAV is just ahead of Leo Carlsson’s current $18 million AAV.
Way Too Early Sharks’ Opening Night Lines With Jack Han Original
What will the San Jose Sharks’ opening night roster look like? That’s a tough thing to guess in late July, but here are some of my ideas. Macklin Celebrini, Michael Misa, Zack Ostapchuk, and Alex Wennberg lead the way at center. Igor Chernyshov, Ty Dellandrea, Adam Gaudette, Barclay Goodrow, Collin Graf, Mason Marchment, Kiefer Sherwood, Will Smith, 2026 No. 2 pick Ivar Stenberg, and Tyler Toffoli are on the wing.
How Sharks' opening night roster is shaping up after NHL free agency, draft Original
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. What will the Sharks’ opening night roster look like? That’s a tough thing to guess in late July, but here are some of my ideas. Macklin Celebrini, Michael Misa, Zack Ostapchuk and Alex Wennberg lead the way at center.
Celebrini, Smith, Graf’s Next Contracts? | Puckpedia Founder’s Thoughts Original
What will Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Collin Graf’s next contracts look like? Hart Levine, founder of Puckpedia, shares his thoughts. Levine also spoke on how the Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba additions could affect the San Jose Sharks’ cap situation in the future, what’s taking so long for the Graf deal to get completed, and how the Leo Carlsson offer sheet “changes the landscape” for RFAs around the NHL.
SJHN Daily: Kesselring’s Cousin on “Love Island”, Nedeljkovic Interview, Celebrini & Smith Practicing Together in Vancouver Original
A hot new bombshell has entered the villa!? New San Jose Sharks defenseman Michael Kesselring is the cousin of “Love Island” finalist Kayda Bosse! Kayda (spoiler alert) and her partner Zach Gergiou finished fourth on the most recent season of “Love Island USA”.
What Will Smith’s Next Contract Look Like? (+)
What will Will Smith’s next contract look like? The San Jose Sharks winger won’t be an RFA until next season, but he’s eligible for an extension this summer. San Jose Hockey Now spoke with an NHL player agent, not Smith’s, to discuss different comps and scenarios, how the Leo Carlsson offer sheet might impact Smith, and his contract recommendation for Smith. The 2023 No. 4 pick put up 24 goals and 59 points in 69 games last season, his 20-year-old campaign. That’s 0.86 Points Per Game.
Sharks Hire New Assistant GM Original
The San Jose Sharks have hired a new assistant general manager. The Sharks announced Jeff Kealty as AGM on Friday. According to the team press release, Kealty “will oversee the team’s professional scouting staff and work closely with Grier on all aspects of Hockey Operations.” Kealty will join Tom Holy and Joe Will as Sharks assistant general managers. Kealty replaces Ryane Clowe, who left the team last off-season.
Scouts on Sharks’ Revamped Defense: “Significantly Improved” Original
The San Jose Sharks have re-made their defense. But how much better than before is it? San Jose Hockey Now spoke with four NHL scouts, none with the Sharks, for their assessment. Do they think the Sharks have a playoff-caliber blueline now? So far this summer, the San Jose Sharks have signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million pact.
Sharks’ 2026-27 Schedule: Must-See Games & Promo Dates? When Do Eklund, Ferraro Return? Original
The San Jose Sharks have released their 2026-27 schedule. #SJSharks 2026-27 schedule: pic.twitter.com/V4c4Hh3xO7 — Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) July 16, 2026 Here are some key dates. 10/1/26: The San Jose Sharks host the Florida Panthers for their season and home opener. 10/19/26: The Sharks and 2026 No. 2 pick Ivar Stenberg visit the Toronto Maple Leafs to face off against 2026 No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna. 10/22/26: San Jose faces off against long-time Shark William Eklund at the Ottawa Senators.
Celebrini Talks Contract Extension, Carlsson Offer Sheet, Playing With Stenberg & More Original
It’s Mack-palooza today! EA Sports announced Macklin Celebrini as their NHL 27 cover athlete on Tuesday, and with that, multiple interviews with the San Jose Sharks superstar were released simultaneously. Celebrini addressed his contract extension, his thoughts on Ivar Stenberg, and more.
Wennberg Talks Stenberg, New Sharks, Recovery Secrets | Development Camp Standouts! Original
Alex Wennberg joins the podcast! Wennberg talks about the William Eklund trade, possibly having Ivar Stenberg live with him, and new San Jose Sharks additions Jacob Trouba, Darnell Nurse, Michael Kesselring, and Mason Marchment. Wennberg also discusses athletic recovery and longevity, and how Swedish sports nutrition drink Nomio has helped him in both. Eliza Morgan and Justine Kang of Elite Prospects jump on to deep dive San Jose Sharks’ development camp What makes Stenberg look so NHL-ready?
Joe Will Talks Next Steps for Musty & Other Sharks Prospects, Barracuda Additions (+)
Joe Will thinks that he’s built a Calder Cup-worthy San Jose Barracuda squad. “The prospects, I think, are high level. The depth players that we have are high-level,” Will said on Friday. “We have a lot of character. I think we have a lot of balance. We have size.” Will spoke to local media on Friday about what sounds like a mostly-finished Barracuda team. He also touched on next steps for San Jose Sharks prospects Quentin Musty, Filip Bystedt, Cam Lund, Nolan Allan, and more.
SJHN Daily: Celebrini IIHF Player of the Year, Cuda Schedule Revealed, Pavelski To Help Sharks? Original
Macklin Celebrini was named the 2025-26 IIHF Male Player of the Year.
Jason Demers on Why He Likes Sharks Adding Nurse, Trouba & Marchment Original
The San Jose Sharks’ rebuild is over! Hate it or love it, this is GM Mike Grier’s vision for a winning Sharks team: He signed Jacob Trouba and Mason Marchment to big deals, and traded for Darnell Nurse.
Ferraro Leaves Sharks: “It’s tough saying goodbye” Original
The San Jose Sharks never circled back on Mario Ferraro. The UFA defenseman signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Jul. 1. That was surprisingly low, considering the cost of defensemen so far in the off-season, from the Bo Byram trade to what the San Jose Sharks paid for UFA Jacob Trouba to Vincent Desharnais’s deal with the Washington Capitals. On the surface, the Sharks could’ve brought Ferraro back as a highly-paid bottom-pairing blueliner.
Agent: Carlsson Offer Sheet Shouldn’t Change Much About Celebrini Extension Original
Relax, San Jose Sharks fans. The Leo Carlsson offer sheet doesn’t change much for Macklin Celebrini. That’s the opinion of one NHL player agent, not Carlsson or Celebrini’s. On Friday, RFA Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers. That’s a league record $18 million AAV. Celebrini, approaching the final year of his entry-level contact, is not an RFA, like Carlsson.
What Flyers' huge Leo Carlsson offer sheet means for Celebrini's Sharks contract
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. Relax, Sharks fans. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The Leo Carlsson offer sheet doesn’t change much for Macklin Celebrini. That’s the opinion of one NHL player agent, who does not represent either player.
What Flyers' huge Leo Carlsson offer sheet means for Celebrini's Sharks contract Original
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. Relax, San Jose Sharks fans. The Leo Carlsson offer sheet doesn’t change much for Macklin Celebrini. That’s the opinion of one NHL player agent, who does not represent either player.
Grier Believes in Nurse & Trouba, Talks Graf Extension, Werenski Rumor & More (+)
Mike Grier believes that he’s made the San Jose Sharks better now, and in the future. On the first day of free agency on Wednesday, Grier made his boldest moves yet as GM, signing Jacob Trouba and Mason Marchment, and trading for Darnell Nurse. Between the three 30-something veterans, winger Marchment, and defensemen Nurse and Trouba, Grier took on over $100 million in contracts. Marchment’s five-year, $33.75 million pact is the largest outside free agent contract signed in franchise history.
Ivar Stenberg shines in Sharks Development Camp, signs entry-level contract Original
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. The Sharks signed Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. “I’m just super thankful and super excited to be a Shark,” Stenberg said.
Stenberg Talks ELC, Positional Preference, Celebrini Excitement Original
The San Jose Sharks have signed Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract. Terms were not disclosed. “I’m just super-thankful and super-excited to be a Shark,” Stenberg said. The 5-foot-11 winger, the No. 2 pick of the 2026 Draft, is expected to compete for a spot in the San Jose Sharks’ top-nine next year. “There’s no doubt,” Sharks director of player development Todd Marchant said about Stenberg’s NHL-readiness.
Marchment on Why Right Time To Sign With Sharks, “Coming Home” to San Jose Original
Mason Marchment’s father, Bryan, spent six seasons playing for the San Jose Sharks near the end of his playing career, before joining the Sharks’ scouting and development staff in 2007. Now, four years after Bryan died in 2022, Mason is joining the San Jose Sharks. “It’s pretty crazy. For me, it’s just so full circle,” Mason said. “This is where I really remember my dad playing the most is San Jose.
Nurse Talks Edmonton Criticism, Why He Chose Sharks, Celebrini As Captain Original
San Jose wasn’t on Darnell Nurse’s original trade list. He was looking for the Edmonton Oilers to trade him to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, or Boston Bruins. But as he went through his process of what was next for him, the San Jose Sharks kept coming up.
The Rebuild Is Over Original
The rebuild is over. The San Jose Sharks are now, without a doubt, Mike Grier’s team. On the first day of free agency, the Sharks signed winger Mason Marchment to a five-year, $33.75 million contract ($6.75 million AAV) and defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million contract. Then, they acquired defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for young blueliner Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp. But were these the right moves?
Did Mike Grier, Sharks make correct moves on busy Day 1 of NHL free agency? Original
NBC Universal, Inc. Sharks defenseman Michael Kesselring speaks to reporters following his trade from the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. The rebuild is over. The San Jose Sharks are now, without a doubt, Mike Grier’s team.
BREAKING: Sharks Trade for Nurse Original
The San Jose Sharks have added another physical top-four defenseman. On the same day that they signed 6-foot-3 right-hander Jacob Trouba, the Sharks acquired 6-foot-4 Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp. Nurse, 31, is signed until 2030 with a $9.25 million AAV. In the last three years of the deal, he has a 10-team trade list. There is no salary retention in this deal. Nurse had seven goals and 24 points in 82 games, averaging 20:58 per game.
BREAKING: Sharks Sign Trouba Original
The San Jose Sharks have made a big addition to their blueline. The Sharks announced that they’ve signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million contract ($8.25 million AAV).
BREAKING: Sharks Sign Marchment Original
Mason Marchment is coming back to San Jose. According to Elliotte Friedman, Marchment has signed a five-year contract with the San Jose Sharks, approximately $7 million AAV. Mason Marchment sounds like he's headed to San Jose…long-time home of father Bryan in both an on- and off-ice role Word is 5 years, approx $7M AAV — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2026 The 6-foot-5 winger, 31, has scored 63 goals over the last three seasons.
What I’m Hearing During Day 1 of Free Agency Original
The San Jose Sharks will try to make the playoffs next year. So they could be big players, via trade or free agency, on Jul. 1. Here’s a running diary of what I’m hearing today. Welcome to San Jose Jacob Trouba. ✍️ — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 1, 2026 Hearing Desharnais "unlikely" to return to #SJSharks.
Mason Marchment reportedly agrees to five-year Sharks contract worth $7M AAV Original
Editor's note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng. Mason Marchment is coming back to San Jose. Per Hockey Night In Canada's Elliotte Friedman, Marchment has agreed to a five-year contract with the Sharks, approximately $7 million AAV.
Verhoeff Shares Funny Lin Story, Talks About Looking Up to Celebrini & Schaefer Original
Keaton Verhoeff is already friends with Ryan Lin, and he’s making friends with Ivar Stenberg. Verhoeff and Stenberg are roommates at San Jose Sharks development camp. San Jose Barracuda head coach John McCarthy liked what he saw from the defenseman on Tuesday: “I thought Verhoeff skated well. I thought he was pretty smooth in the skating work.
Karmanov on Why He Loves Hockey, Getting Penalized for Being So Tall Original
Alexander Karmanov was the center of attention at development camp. That’s what happens when you’re 7-foot-1 and tower over San Jose Sharks legend “Jumbo” Joe Thornton. Karmanov, selected by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round of the 2026 Draft, is the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history.
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