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Macklin Celebrini gets 5-year, $94M extension from the Sharks in the NHL's richest deal ever
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The deal is worth $94 million over five years.
A significant development in the NHL has been reported, with San Jose Sharks player Macklin Celebrini signing a major contract extension. The deal is worth $94 million over five years. This extension makes Celebrini the highest-paid player in the NHL.
925 million over three years. Further details about the contract and its implications are available from the source, including the duration of the extension and its impact on Celebrini's career with the Sharks.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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