What Happened
Macklin Celebrini officially takes over as captain of the San Jose Sharks during the club's pre-season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights. The game marks the start of the young forward's leadership tenure with San Jose. Sportsnet is carrying the pre-season matchup, with live action and updates available across its platforms.
Key Details
- Macklin Celebrini is officially the San Jose Sharks captain.
- The captaincy begins in San Jose's pre-season opener against Vegas.
- The matchup is a pre-season game, not a regular-season contest.
- Sportsnet is providing live coverage and updates across its platforms.
What It Means
Celebrini taking the captaincy signals San Jose is handing its leadership group to its young core as the club moves through the pre-season. The opener against Vegas gives the Sharks an early look at their new captain in game action before the regular season begins.
What's Next
San Jose continues its pre-season schedule following the Vegas game, with Celebrini wearing the captaincy into the regular season.