"Once he learned that Alexander Wennberg and the San Jose Sharks were in discussions about a contract extension, Macklin Celebrini kept asking his fellow centerman about when the new deal would be done. We've been talking for a bit now. I've been hounding him when he's going to sign, Celebrini said Monday. I'm just excited that he's staying for three more years."
"Now it's a matter of how many other pending UFAs are offered deals by the Sharks or can reach agreements with the team in the coming weeks before the NHL's trade deadline in March. It feels like (Wennberg's signing) is a step forward trying to keep the team together as much as possible, said Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli, who is signed through the 2027-28 season. Who knows what happens the rest of the year, but obviously he's a huge part of our team."
Alexander Wennberg agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, removing him from the pending unrestricted free-agent pool. Macklin Celebrini repeatedly asked Wennberg about the new deal and expressed excitement that Wennberg will remain with the team for three more years. The Sharks now face decisions on how many other pending UFAs to re-sign or move before the NHL trade deadline and the offseason. High-profile pending UFAs include Mario Ferraro, John Klingberg, Timothy Liljegren, Ryan Reaves, Jeff Skinner and Alex Nedeljkovic. General manager Mike Grier must weigh roster stability against defensive upgrades and future rebuilding needs.
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