Macklin Celebrini on Sharks contract talks, Sidney Crosby and more
San Jose Sharks prospect Macklin Celebrini is in the spotlight as the cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL 27 and a central figure in ongoing league discussions.
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Macklin Celebrini has been named the official cover athlete for the upcoming video game NHL 27. He is the first player from the San Jose Sharks to receive this recognition since Owen Nolan in 2001.
Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and The Hockey Writers highlights his dual focus on media obligations and active discussions regarding his contract with the Sharks. Observers are tracking updates on the status of his contract negotiations with the organization.
Additional reporting indicates further league movement, including the acquisition of Bjorck by the Jets and cap management strategies involving Vatrano.
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Quick answers
Who is the cover athlete for NHL 27?
Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks.
When was the last time a Sharks player was on the NHL cover?
The last time was in 2001, when Owen Nolan appeared on the cover.
What other NHL news is developing?
Recent coverage notes that Bjorck has joined the Jets and that there are developments regarding a Vatrano cap dump.
Coverage (6)
- Sharks' Macklin Celebrini becomes youngest NHL cover athlete in history Sportsnet.ca · 2h ago
- NHL Rumours: Celebrini on NHL 27 Cover, Bjorck Joins Jets & Vatrano Cap Dump The Hockey Writers · 2h ago
- Celebrini on cover of EA Sports NHL 27, first Sharks player since Nolan in 2001 NHL.com · 2h ago
- San Jose Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Named EA Sports' NHL 27 Cover Athlete Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Sharks' Macklin Celebrini to be on EA Sports' 'NHL 27' cover ESPN · 2h ago
- Macklin Celebrini on Sharks contract talks, Sidney Crosby and more ESPN · 2h ago
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