Brady Tkachuk praises Macklin Celebrini's $94 million extension with Sharks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Macklin Celebrini has signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, cementing his future with the franchise. The deal is viewed as a reflection of the Sharks' commitment to Celebrini and highlights the evolving financial dynamics of the NHL. Brady Tkachuk expressed his support during a podcast, calling the contract undervalued and worthy of applause. Celebrini, currently in the final season of his entry-level deal, has emphasized his dedication to helping the Sharks achieve their goal of winning a Stanley Cup. The new deal will start in the 2027-28 season, allowing the Sharks time to strategically plan their roster ahead of the extension's begin date.
- •Macklin Celebrini's extension totals $94 million over five years.
- •Brady Tkachuk publicly praises the value of Celebrini’s deal.
- •Celebrini aims to lead the Sharks to a Stanley Cup.
- •The contract commences in the 2027-28 season.
- •San Jose's roster flexibility increases as veteran contracts expire.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Already Undervalued’ — Brady Tkachuk Gives a Round of Applause For Macklin Celebrini’s Mammoth $94 Million Extension
"Macklin Celebrini has strengthened his place at the center of the San Jose Sharks’ future after signing a historic contract extension that has drawn attention across the NHL. The blockbuster deal highlights both the franchise’s commitment to its young star and the league’s rapidly changing financial landscape.
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