The San Jose Sharks just locked down Macklin Celebrini with a five-year, high-value contract — a bold move signaling how the NHL’s youth market is exploding. After his record-setting 115-point season and standout Olympic play, the Sharks avoided poaching risks and jumped on the chance to secure a future superstar. This follows the wave of big deals sparked by Leo Carlsson, setting new benchmarks for top prospects. With stars like Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar looming as next targets, teams are racing to lock down talent early — cap constraints aside — because elite young players are now commanding blockbuster contracts right out of the gate. 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/896e2abce6f604ba

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