Will Smith

19-Year-Old CenterC
2024 Fantasy Outlook
While much of the attention will be on Macklin Celebrini, Smith also figures to be a key rookie for the Sharks in 2024-25. Smith's playmaking is his best trait after he racked up 25 goals and 46 assists in 41 appearances for Boston College as a freshman last season. The 19-year-old was selected fourth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, so Smith has plenty of pedigree as a prospect. Look for Smith to push for 40-plus points, though his plus-minus is likely to be poor as the Sharks work through at least one more year of a deep rebuild. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks in May of 2024.
Pens entry-level deal
CSan Jose Sharks
May 28, 2024
Smith inked a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:19
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:31
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Drafted fourth in historic draft
CSan Jose Sharks
June 28, 2023
Smith was selected fourth overall by the Sharks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.
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Close to entry-level deal?
CSan Jose Sharks
May 28, 2024
Smith could sign a three year, entry-level contract with San Jose as soon as Tuesday, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.
ANALYSIS
Smith logged 25 goals and 71 points in 41 games for Boston College during his freshman season in 2023-24. The fourth overall pick also participated in the World Championship with Team USA, failing to earn a point in five games. He will likely be able to crack San Jose's roster out of training camp in the fall.
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