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Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, with Sidney Crosby serving as an alternate captain. The San Jose Sharks will have the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This pick was obtained from Edmonton via the Jake Walman trade.

05/17/2026 · Georgia edition

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Macklin Celebrini was named captain of Team Canada for the upcoming World Championships. Sidney Crosby will serve as an alternate captain alongside Ryan O'Reilly and John Tavares.

Meanwhile, due to the Anaheim Ducks' second-round playoff loss, the San Jose Sharks will select 20th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sharks acquired this pick from the Edmonton Oilers in the trade that sent Jake Walman to Edmonton.

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