Will Smith - NHL News & Rumors

Manages power-play assist Smith produced a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

Impact Smith has been limited to two assists over six outings in November. The 19-year-old has also moved to the wing with the Sharks healthy down the middle. Smith has four points, 18 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 15 contests. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes when in the lineup. Smith is probable to sit out a game this week, as the Sharks have a road back-to-back in Dallas on Wednesday and St. Louis on Thursday. He has yet to play both halves of a back-to-back this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Smith joins; Jets keep winning, Mailbag, HHOF induction recap

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith join NHL Tonight | San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith break down start to season, journey to the NHL

NOVEMBER 13 • NHL.COM

NHL Now: Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith Discussion | San Jose Sharks NHL Now: How should the Sharks handle Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith as rookies?

NOVEMBER 11 • NHL.COM

NHL Now: Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith Discussion | NHL.com NHL Now: How should the Sharks handle Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith as rookies?

NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM

Snags helper in overtime win Smith registered an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Smith set up Jack Thompson's first NHL tally late in the first period. With three points over his last three games, it appears Smith is starting to find his way in the NHL. The rookie center has added 15 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over 11 appearances this season. While he's not expected to play every game early on, he should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time when in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks update: What's Celebrini's next step? Smith enjoys new nickname NHL: San Jose Sharks finish homestand with games against Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild

NOVEMBER 2 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Will Smith scores twice, Sharks extend streak with win over Blackhawks NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

NOVEMBER 2 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Inside Will Smith's best night as a Shark: How a pregame chat set the tone SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky sat down with Will Smith before the team’s game agai...

NOVEMBER 1 • SACBEE.COM

Sharks host the Canucks after Smith's 2-goal game

The San Jose Sharks host the Vancouver Canucks after Will Smith's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Sharks' 3-2 win

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Smith, the Sharks' other top prospect, finally has breakout moment

Will Smith had a huge smile on his face after scoring his first NHL goal in the first period on Thursday, lighting up the jumbotron as the San Jose crowd roared its approval

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith has unforgettable night as Sharks stretch win streak to three SAN JOSE, Calif. – Will Smith scored twice for the first points of his NHL career, and goalie Macken...

NOVEMBER 1 • THESTATE.COM

Tallies first two goals Smith scored twice on three shots, including one power-play goal, in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Smith hadn't logged a point in his first eight NHL appearances. The 19-year-old center changed that, opening the scoring in the first period and then adding a power-play game-winner midway through the second. He's added 14 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over nine contests. Smith has sat out three times so far, including one game in each of the Sharks' first two back-to-back sets. He will likely continue to have his minutes managed as he adjusts from the NCAA schedule to a full-length NHL campaign, so don't be surprised to see him be a healthy with some regularity.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will Smith scores twice as Sharks rally past Blackhawks Will Smith scored his first NHL goal and added a second tally to pace the host San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Bl...

NOVEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will Smith scores twice for first NHL goals, Sharks beat Blackhawks 3-2 for third straight win

Will Smith scored twice for his first NHL goals, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Smith SNIPES 1st goal 🚨🦈

NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Healthy scratch Friday Smith will be a healthy scratch Friday in Winnipeg, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact The Sharks have decided to ease Smith into his first year in the NHL, as it is a long schedule, and are making him sit out the second game of back-to-back contests, after playing Thursday in Chicago. The Ducks did the same thing last season with Leo Carlsson. so expect this to happen with some frequency the rest of the campaign with the highly-regarded Smith. Smith has yet to hit the scoresheet in four games.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith Mic'd Up in NHL Debut | NHL.com Hear Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith Mic'd Up in their first NHL game

OCTOBER 14 • NHL.COM

Sharks' Celebrini and Smith and Canadiens' Slafkovsky headline the NHL's next generation of stars

San Jose No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini and fellow Sharks prospect Will Smith are among the newest members of the NHL's next generation of stars to follow in the path of Sidney Crosb...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Media Availability (9/11): Will Smith | San Jose Sharks Will Smith answers questions from the media.

SEPTEMBER 13 • NHL.COM

Sharks prospect Smith ready to be 'huge contributor' this season | NHL.com No. 4 pick in 2023 Draft looks to break into lineup after leading NCAA in scoring last year

AUGUST 12 • NHL.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Sharks sign Will Smith to entry-level contract NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

MAY 29 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Pens entry-level deal Smith inked a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Tuesday.

Impact Smith put together a fantastic freshman campaign with Boston College this season, racking up 25 goals and 46 assists in 41 appearances for the Eagles. Rather than returning for another year, the 19-year-old center will make the jump to the professional ranks ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Selected by the organization with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Smith figures to enter the NHL immediately and should be in contention for a top-six role next year.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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Sharks host the Canucks after Smith's 2-goal game

Will Smith, the Sharks' other top prospect, finally has breakout moment

Will Smith scores twice for first NHL goals, Sharks beat Blackhawks 3-2 for third straight win

Sharks' Celebrini and Smith and Canadiens' Slafkovsky headline the NHL's next generation of stars