The San Jose Sharks have entered the 2026 offseason expecting progress after a solid growth in the 2025-26 season. They are facing a far more important question: how should they build around Macklin Celebrini after landing the No.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Mario Lemieux was the last player from a non-playoff team to win the Hart Trophy, as he finished the 1987-88 season with a league-leading 168 points. The Pittsburgh Penguins, though, ended the season one point out of a playoff spot.

Macklin Celebrini delivered a statement performance with a goal and three assists as Canada rolled to a 6-1 win over France in pre-tournament action at the IIHF world championship. Celebrini factored in four of Canada’s six goals after being named captain Sunday morning.

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, a major coup for the second-year player.

The NHL officially announced Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid as the finalists for the 2025–26 Hart Memorial Trophy on Thursday. However, much of the reaction has centered on one notable omission: Macklin Celebrini.

Historic captaincy: At 19, Macklin Celebrini becomes the youngest player to captain Canada’s senior men’s hockey team at the World Championship. Proven performer: Celebrini impressed with five goals and 10 points at the 2026 Olympics and a 115-point ...