General Manager Mike Grier of the San Jose Sharks has indicated a willingness to negotiate contract extensions with forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith during the offseason. Grier emphasized that there is no immediate urgency to finalize these deals, and it’s acceptable if they are not resolved before the offseason concludes.
Macklin Celebrini becomes eligible for a contract extension on July 1st. He expressed openness to all possibilities regarding his future, stating his desire to commit to the team and his enjoyment of being in San Jose.
“I’m open to every possibility. There’s nothing really that goes into it. It goes hand in hand with me. I want to commit to this team and being here. I love it here. I’m open to whatever happens.”
Grier mentioned he has not yet spoken with Celebrini’s agent, Pat Brisson, and reiterated that there is ample time and no pressure to rush the process.
Celebrini is expected to command a significant salary. For context, Kirill Kaprizov holds the largest NHL contract at eight years and $17 million annually, with Leon Draisaitl next at $14 million per year.
Speculation from Elliotte Friedman on the ’32 Thoughts: The Podcast’ suggests that Celebrini’s camp may be seeking a term of three to five years, rather than a longer seven or eight-year deal. The Sharks might prefer an agreement that does not align with a four-year term, as that would bring him to the brink of unrestricted free agency.
San Jose Sharks: Free Agents and Coach’s Contract Status
GM Grier anticipates that pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Mario Ferraro might explore the open market. However, he did not rule out the possibility of re-signing any of their pending unrestricted free agents.
- Ferraro has previously expressed a preference for a long-term contract but stated his primary desire is to play, without strong feelings about whether it’s a two, three, or five-year deal.
Grier also confirmed the team’s intention to bring back pending restricted free agent Shakir Mukhamadullin, expressing continued belief in his potential.
Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky is entering the final year of his contract. When questioned about proceeding into the season without an extension, he indicated that discussions would remain private between himself and GM Grier.
“I love this organization. I love this area. My family loves it here. I love seeing the Shark Tank (full). There (would be) no better feeling (than) to be the head coach of this team, getting this team back in the playoffs. I can tell you that I can see the passion. I can see how badly people want it. To hopefully deliver that would be a dream come true for myself.”
English Translation:
General Manager Mike Grier of the San Jose Sharks has indicated a willingness to negotiate contract extensions with forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith during the offseason. Grier emphasized that there is no immediate urgency to finalize these deals, and it’s acceptable if they are not resolved before the offseason concludes.
Macklin Celebrini becomes eligible for a contract extension on July 1st. He expressed openness to all possibilities regarding his future, stating his desire to commit to the team and his enjoyment of being in San Jose.
“I’m open to every possibility. There’s nothing really that goes into it. It goes hand in hand with me. I want to commit to this team and being here. I love it here. I’m open to whatever happens.”
Grier mentioned he has not yet spoken with Celebrini’s agent, Pat Brisson, and reiterated that there is ample time and no pressure to rush the process.
Celebrini is expected to command a significant salary. For context, Kirill Kaprizov holds the largest NHL contract at eight years and $17 million annually, with Leon Draisaitl next at $14 million per year.
Speculation from Elliotte Friedman on the ’32 Thoughts: The Podcast’ suggests that Celebrini’s camp may be seeking a term of three to five years, rather than a longer seven or eight-year deal. The Sharks might prefer an agreement that does not align with a four-year term, as that would bring him to the brink of unrestricted free agency.
San Jose Sharks: Free Agents and Coach’s Contract Status
GM Grier anticipates that pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Mario Ferraro might explore the open market. However, he did not rule out the possibility of re-signing any of their pending unrestricted free agents.
- Ferraro has previously expressed a preference for a long-term contract but stated his primary desire is to play, without strong feelings about whether it’s a two, three, or five-year deal.
Grier also confirmed the team’s intention to bring back pending restricted free agent Shakir Mukhamadullin, expressing continued belief in his potential.
Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky is entering the final year of his contract. When questioned about proceeding into the season without an extension, he indicated that discussions would remain private between himself and GM Grier.
“I love this organization. I love this area. My family loves it here. I love seeing the Shark Tank (full). There (would be) no better feeling (than) to be the head coach of this team, getting this team back in the playoffs. I can tell you that I can see the passion. I can see how badly people want it. To hopefully deliver that would be a dream come true for myself.”
