Will Smith

Will Smith

20-Year-Old CenterC
San Jose Sharks
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rookie Macklin Celebrini had the spotlight on him in San Jose last season, but he wasn’t the only rookie who made his mark for the Sharks. Smith had a productive first campaign with 18 goals and 45 points across 74 appearances. He got off to a slow start with six goals and 15 points across his first 40 appearances. That stretch included some games where he was used sparingly in addition to a smattering of healthy scratches. However, he found his groove from Jan. 20 onward, collecting 12 goals and 30 points in 34 outings while averaging 17:40 of ice time. Given that strong finish, he could be in for a significant jump in points this season, especially if he spends a good chunk of his ice time on a line with Celebrini, though the Sharks may opt to have both young players work on their own lines. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks in May of 2024.
Racks up three points in win
CSan Jose Sharks
December 2, 2025
Smith scored twice on five shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Mammoth.
ANALYSIS
Smith earned all three points at even strength, and his first goal was the game-winner. He's picked up the pace lately with five goals and a helper over his last three outings. For the season, the 20-year-old is up to 12 goals, 15 helpers, 69 shots on net and a plus-4 rating across 27 appearances, mainly in a top-line role.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:51
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:02
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2024–25
15:51
2:02
0:02
2025–26
18:08
3:52
0:04
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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.
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Two goals in 100th career game
CSan Jose Sharks
November 29, 2025
Smith scored twice, including once on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Nets power-play goal
CSan Jose Sharks
November 29, 2025
Smith scored a power-play goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
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Provides two helpers Tuesday
CSan Jose Sharks
November 18, 2025
Smith notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth.
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Ties game on power play
CSan Jose Sharks
November 11, 2025
Smith scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
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Dishes two helpers in win
CSan Jose Sharks
November 8, 2025
Smith logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
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Set for wing role
CSan Jose Sharks
September 18, 2025
Smith is expected to play primarily on the wing this season, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Smith came out of college as a center but will stay on the wing this season, primarily playing on the first line with Macklin Celebrini -- though he could also feature with Michael Misa on the second line as well. As a rookie, the 20-year-old Smith racked up 18 goals and 27 assists, including 12 power-play points, in 74 regular-season tilts.
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