As it stands, the Sharks have the makings of a solid support core and some depth. It’s a mix of up-and-comers, plus veterans such as Dmitry Orlov and Alex Wennberg. The idea is that the next wave — Will Smith, William Eklund, Michael Misa and Igor Chernyshov — all grow into something more than what they’re expected to be next season.

The San Jose Sharks have entered the 2026 offseason expecting progress after a solid growth in the 2025-26 season. They are facing a far more important question: how should they build around Macklin Celebrini after landing the No.

Macklin Celebrini scored a franchise-record 115 points and had the San Jose Sharks on the brink of their first playoff appearance since 2019.

The Sharks have drafted forwards Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini, and Michael Misa with their last three early first-round picks, and also have wingers Collin Graf, Igor Chernyshov, and William Eklund, and center Zack Ostapchuk as part of their 23-and-under crowd up front. Winger Kiefer Sherwood, 31, is signed for five more years.

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