Over the last seven NHL seasons there has been little to cheer for hockey-wise in San Jose, California. After reaching the Western Conference finals in 2019, where the club was eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup winning St. Louis Blues, the Sharks missed the post-season for seven consecutive years. 

While Sharks faithful at SAP Center have endured several dismal seasons, the tide is about to turn. GM Mike Grier and head coach Ryan Warsofsky have a young nucleus capable of making waves this NHL season. 

The Sharks are led by recently appointed captain Macklin Celebrini. After notching 63 points in 70 games during his rookie season in 2024-25, the 20-year-old had a sizzling sophomore season. The former first overall selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, registered a whopping 45 goals and 115 points in 82 games in 2025-26. 

Celebrini has quickly transitioned from a top NHL prospect to a bona........

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