San Jose Sharks re-sign forward Collin Graf to three-year $12.75 million contract

The San Jose Sharks announced a three‑year contract extension with forward Collin Graf worth a total $12.75 million, an average annual value of $4.25 million. Graf, 23, posted 21 goals and 25 assists for 46 points in 81 games last season and has accumulated 59 points (26‑33) in 121 career games with the club.

General manager Mike Grier praised Graf’s work ethic, two‑way play and penalty‑killing contributions, saying the player was a key factor in the team’s recent improvement. The deal keeps Graf under team control through the 2028‑29 season, after which he will become a restricted free agent.

The extension follows the Sharks’ earlier blockbuster signing of Macklin Celebrini to a five‑year, $94 million contract, the league’s highest average salary. Fans on social media reacted with mixed opinions, some urging a longer term for Graf, but the organization emphasized the importance of retaining the young core.