The Sharks make a bold decision ahead of the season opener
The San Jose Sharks made a major leadership decision before opening the 2026-27 NHL season, naming 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini their 11th full-time captain. The move followed a record-setting 115-point campaign and a major contract extension. San Jose also added four veteran alternate captains before beginning the season against Florida.
The San Jose Sharks made a significant announcement before their 2026-27 season opener, naming Macklin Celebrini as their 11th full-time captain at just 20 years old. The decision came after Logan Couture's retirement left the organization without a full-time captain. Celebrini's promotion highlights the team's confidence in his leadership abilities and his impressive season performance, which included leading the league in scoring with 115 points and tying for fourth in goals with 45.
The Sharks also announced four alternate captains – Tyler Toffoli, Alexander Wennberg, Barclay Goodrow, and Darnell Nurse – to complement Celebrini's leadership. This mix of youth and experience provides a solid foundation for the team's leadership group as they enter a new chapter in the franchise's history.
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