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Sharks: Overreaction trade San Jose must make to help Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks are hoping to turn the tables in 2026-27. The Sharks nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026, though they ultimately fell short. And they can almost entirely thank Macklin Celebrini for being in that conversation.…

By Tristin McKinstry · ClutchPoints

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:52 AM

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Writer Tristin McKinstry argues the San Jose Sharks should trade for Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov.
Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade from Tampa Bay following a breakdown in contract extension talks.
The proposed blockbuster deal would involve acquiring Kucherov in a permanent transfer via trade before he hits free agency.

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Tristin McKinstry of ClutchPoints argues that the San Jose Sharks should execute a blockbuster trade for Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov. With the Sharks sitting at 7-7-1 through 15 games, the writer contends that San Jose has the prospects and trade assets necessary to make an aggressive early-season move to support franchise cornerstone Macklin Celebrini.

According to the report, Kucherov has requested a trade following stalled contract negotiations ahead of free agency. McKinstry believes pairing the 33-year-old veteran winger with Celebrini would immediately turn San Jose into genuine contenders for the Western Conference championship.

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Sharks: Overreaction trade San Jose must make to help Macklin Celebrini

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