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Sharks' Macklin Celebrini gets $21.1 million contract update after historic season
TL;DR
Macklin Celebrini is poised for a contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, with his market value exceeding $21 million. This update follows his historic season, indicating potential for even higher earnings.
Key points
- Macklin Celebrini is eligible for a contract extension this summer.
- His market value exceeds $21 million.
- There are paths for him to earn even more annually.
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Macklin Celebrini is eligible to sign a contract extension this summer with the San Jose Sharks.
If that happens, it's almost certainly going to be a doozy.
One chart shows that Celebrini's market value is more than $21 million, and that there are paths to him getting even more than that on a yearly basis:
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Celebrini is a historic player. He just finished the season with the third-most points by a 19-year old in NHL history.
The two players ahead of Celebrini in those all-time ranks? Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby.
Celebrini also already proved himself on the Olympic stage by leading Canada in goals in Milan, so there's really no doubt that he's the league's next absolute superstar.
Some of his Canadian teammates were saying that Celebrini might already be the best player in the world -- and if he isn't, that he would be soon enough.
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The good news for the Sharks on all of this is that Celebrini seems open to the idea of signing some kind of deal.
"I want to commit to this team and being here," . "I love it here."
Q&A
What is Macklin Celebrini's contract value with the Sharks?
Macklin Celebrini's market value is reported to be over $21 million.
When is Macklin Celebrini eligible to sign a contract extension?
Macklin Celebrini is eligible to sign a contract extension this summer.
What factors could increase Macklin Celebrini's contract value?
Celebrini's contract value could increase based on his performance and market demand following his historic season.
