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Sharks' Will Smith: Notches two helpers in win
Will Smith recorded a pair of assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.Smith snapped a three-game slump with the pair of helpers on consecutive tallies early in the third period. The 19-year-old remained on the wing Monday -- while center Mikael Granlund (upper body) exited the lineup, the San Jose Sharks also welcomed back another pivot in Nico Sturm. Smith is up to six points, 24 shots on net and a minus-12 rating over 19 contests. He has sat out one game in all four of the Sharks' back-to-back sets so far, so fantasy managers should expect him to sit out either Friday or Saturday during a home-and-home against the Kraken.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Manages power-play assist
Will Smith produced a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.Smith has been limited to two assists over six outings in November. The 19-year-old has also moved to the wing with the San Jose 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.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Snags helper in overtime win
Will Smith registered an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.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.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Tallies first two goals
Will Smith scored twice on three shots, including one power-play goal, in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.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 San Jose 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 scratch with some regularity.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Healthy scratch Friday
Will Smith will be a healthy scratch Friday in Winnipeg, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.The San Jose 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. The youngster has yet to hit the scoresheet in four games.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Pens entry-level deal
Will Smith inked a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Tuesday.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.
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