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Macklin Celebrini on Sharks contract talks, Sidney Crosby and more

San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini makes history as the cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL 27.

By · Published July 14, 2026 at 16:27 UTC · Updated July 17, 2026 at 14:30 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo Sports · Sportsnet.ca · San Jose Hockey Now · The Mercury News · Fox News · Bleacher Report · The Hockey Writers · NHL.com.

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The brief

Macklin Celebrini has been named the cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL 27. According to NHL.com, he is the first San Jose Sharks player to receive this honor since Nolan in 2001.

Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and NHL.com focuses on this milestone appointment. Additionally, reports from ESPN indicate that Celebrini has discussed contract talks with the Sharks and spoke regarding Sidney Crosby.

Future developments involve ongoing contract discussions between Celebrini and the Sharks, alongside other league rumors including Bjorck joining the Jets and a potential Vatrano cap dump.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 48d ago.

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Quick answers

Who was the last Sharks player on an NHL cover before Celebrini?

Nolan was the last Sharks player on the cover in 2001.

Which game will Macklin Celebrini appear on the cover of?

He will be on the cover of EA Sports' NHL 27.

What other topics has Celebrini addressed recently?

Celebrini has discussed contract talks with the Sharks and mentioned Sidney Crosby.

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Topics

Macklin Celebrini San Jose Sharks EA Sports NHL 27 Sidney Crosby

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