Sharks Are Building Around Macklin Celebrini, But Who Else Are FRANCHISE Cornerstone Players?

San Jose Sharks chart a new era with Macklin Celebrini as their franchise centerpiece and a promising group of young core players. Can Celebrini, Will Smith, William Eklund, Sam Dickinson, and Yaroslav Askarov lead the ultimate rebuild, or is there still work to do on the blue line to create a competitive NHL roster? JD Young breaks down the Sharks’ roster tiers—franchise cornerstones, quality players like Collin Graf and Tyler Toffoli, and average contributors including Mario Ferraro and Adam Gaudette. The analysis digs into Michael Misa’s potential, defensive gaps, and the crucial balance between investing in top prospects and upgrading depth. With contract negotiations and future extensions looming, which players deserve long-term roles, and where must San Jose focus heading into the offseason? Get the full rundown of how the Sharks stack up against the league and what moves could shape their path back to contention.