Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, and he's doing it alongside the legend himself, Sidney Crosby. The San Jose Sharks' rising star was originally named captain on Sunday, but when "Captain Canada" announced he'd join the squad on Tuesday, many expected a shift in leadership. Instead, following a player-led discussion, Crosby will serve as an alternate captain alongside veterans Ryan O'Reilly and John Tavares. It's a passing of the torch moment for Canadian hockey, with the 19-year-old Celebrini leading the charge against Sweden on May 15.

In other Sharks news, the team signed Carson Wetsch to an entry-level contract, adding depth to their prospect pool. And thanks to the Anaheim Ducks' second-round playoff exit, San Jose now holds the No. 20 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft—a pick originally acquired from the Edmonton Oilers in the Jake Walman trade.

Trade rumors are swirling, but history suggests the Sharks won't be moving their No. 2 overall pick this year. The last time a top-five pick was traded after the draft lottery was back in 2008. Still, if they do explore deals, there are valuable lessons to learn from recent top-10 pick trades.

Off the ice, a PWHL San Jose team announcement is expected Tuesday, and former Sharks defenseman Vincent Iorio pulled double duty as a hockey stunt double in Prime Video's new show "Off Campus." Meanwhile, the CHL named Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby as the top two players in its 50-year history, and the Western Conference Finals schedule between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights is set. For the 46th straight season, a former teammate of Jaromir Jagr will appear in the Stanley Cup Playoffs—a streak that continues to amaze.