Sharks name Macklin Celebrini youngest captain in team history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The San Jose Sharks have appointed Macklin Celebrini as the team's captain, making him the youngest to ever hold the position at just 20 years old. This decision signals a shift in leadership for the Sharks as they prepare for the upcoming season. Celebrini, known for his skill and leadership potential, steps into this role following a strong junior career. The team aims to build a competitive squad around young talent, with Celebrini at the forefront of that vision.
- •Macklin Celebrini is 20 years old.
- •Celebrini is the youngest captain in Sharks history.
- •The Sharks are focusing on young talent for the upcoming season.
- •Celebrini previously had a notable junior career.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Sharks Legend Officially Presents Macklin Celebrini as San Jose’s New Captain
- 7:41 PMESPN NHL — Sharks make Celebrini, 20, youngest ever team captain
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sharks News: Macklin Celebrini gets obvious honor following breakout season
"Following a season in which they came on the cusp of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2019, the San Jose Sharks are making a major leadership announcement. Forward Macklin Celebrini , whom they selected with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, was officially named the 11th captain in club history on Friday afternoon, […] The post Sharks News: Macklin Celebrini gets obvious honor following breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Macklin Celebrini is the officially the San Jose Sharks' new captain, with Sharks legend Joe Thornton presenting him with his new jersey. The post Sharks Legend Officially Presents Macklin Celebrini as San Jose’s New Captain appeared first on HEAVY.
"Macklin Celebrini, 20, has been selected as the San Jose Sharks captain making him the youngest in team history to fill that role.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 5:16 AMSharks Legend Officially Presents Macklin Celebrini as San Jose’s New Captain
Macklin Celebrini is the officially the San Jose Sharks' new captain, with Sharks legend Joe Thornton presenting him with his new jersey. The post Sharks Legend Officially Presents Macklin Celebrini as San Jose’s New Captain appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPN NHLSep 25, 2026, 7:41 PMSharks make Celebrini, 20, youngest ever team captain
Macklin Celebrini, 20, has been selected as the San Jose Sharks captain making him the youngest in team history to fill that role.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 7:37 PMSharks News: Macklin Celebrini gets obvious honor following breakout season
Following a season in which they came on the cusp of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2019, the San Jose Sharks are making a major leadership announcement. Forward Macklin Celebrini , whom they selected with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, was officially named the 11th captain in club history on Friday afternoon, […] The post Sharks News: Macklin Celebrini gets obvious honor following breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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