BREAKING: San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is officially set to realize his Olympic dreams. Reports confirm that Celebrini has made the Canadian team’s roster for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, according to ESPN.
This urgent announcement comes as countries finalize their 25-man rosters, due to the IOC and IIHF by Wednesday. The formal announcement of the Canadian team will take place at 9 a.m. PST on the same day, with players from both Canadian and American teams being informed of their selections early that morning.
The 19-year-old Celebrini is expected to be the youngest player on the Canadian squad. Currently, he ranks as the NHL’s third-leading scorer with an impressive 60 points in just 39 games. He trails only Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, who has 69 points, and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche with 66 points.
With 21 goals and 39 assists, Celebrini has been pivotal for the Sharks, contributing to exactly half of the team’s total of 120 goals this season. His remarkable performance has led San Jose to a record of 19-17-3, a significant turnaround from their previous season when they finished at the bottom of the league with a record of 20-55-7.
Fans and analysts alike are buzzing with anticipation as Celebrini prepares to represent Canada on the Olympic stage. This selection not only highlights his individual talent but also marks a new era for the Sharks, who are looking to build on their current momentum.
Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this developing story and the official roster announcement for the Canadian Olympic team.
