Macklin Celebrini news
The gist
The San Jose Sharks named Macklin Celebrini, 20, their captain on Sep 25, 2026.
He becomes the youngest captain in franchise history and fills a vacancy open since April 2025.
How it unfolded
- 2024Macklin Celebrini was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks.
- Apr 15, 2025Logan Couture announced his retirement; the Sharks had gone without a captain since.
- Feb 2026Celebrini was a key part of Canada's run to the gold medal game at the Winter Olympics.