Top NHL Draft Picks Celebrini and Levshunov Sign Entry-Level Contracts
San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks secure their future stars with three-year deals.
- Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick, joins the Sharks after a standout season at Boston University.
- Artyom Levshunov, the No. 2 pick, signs with the Blackhawks following his impressive freshman year at Michigan State.
- Both contracts carry a $975,000 salary cap hit, with additional performance bonuses.
- Celebrini won the Hobey Baker Award as the top college hockey player, scoring 64 points in 38 games.
- Levshunov was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year.