Macklin Celebrini, the NHL’s top draft pick, just locked himself into San Jose Sharks history with a jaw-dropping five-year, $94 million extension — making him the league’s highest-paid player at $18.8 million annually. Already a 20-year-old phenom with 160 points in just two seasons, Celebrini’s explosive play — including 45 goals last year — proves he’s a generational talent. While some wonder if he took a slight pay cut to stay home, GM Mike Grier and Celebrini himself are thrilled, calling him the cornerstone of a future Stanley Cup contender. With this deal, the Sharks now have their superstar anchor and can build a championship-caliber roster around him. 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/eaf4d127e2190fe3

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