The San Jose Sharks just made a seismic move by landing Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 pick—and locking him up for five years, signaling a new era in NHL contracts. With 115 points last season and Olympic standout play, Celebrini’s deal follows Bedard’s record-setting contract and sets a new benchmark for elite young talent. GM Mike Greer acted fast to prevent rival teams from offering sheets, while stars like Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar now face rising market pressures. The draft may be over, but the real battle—securing future stars amid skyrocketing salaries—is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a21ec0a230a3008

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