On Tuesday, the NHL announced that San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini will be the cover athlete for NHL 27, making him the youngest in history at 20 years and 31 days old. The reveal trailer is set to premiere on July 16 at 11 AM ET. Meanwhile, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who was the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and turns 19 on September 15, could potentially surpass Celebrini as the youngest cover athlete for NHL 28.
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