"former fourth overall pick back in 2023 Will Smith is starting to write his own story in San Jose, and is slowly becoming one of the more electrifying and exciting young prospects in hockey. Smith, who was selected as a very promising young forward out of Boston College, is now becoming one of the most integral and rapidly-developing prospects in the Sharks prospect pool, and with what he is already doing this season doesn't seem to be getting enough recognition."
"Last year Smith ended the year with a really solid 45 points in 74 games, putting up a respectable tally as a part of a losing team straight out of college. Now, Smith has found chemistry with lots of guys on the team, and has put up 10 points in 11 games so far, and is quickly making his challenge as one of the best scorers on the Sharks."
San Jose remains one of the NHL's weaker clubs, placing emphasis on young talent to accelerate the rebuild. Macklin Celebrini, the 2024 first overall pick, earned a leadership role in his second season despite narrowly missing the Calder Trophy. Will Smith, the 2023 fourth overall pick from Boston College, is rapidly developing into an electrifying scoring threat and an integral prospect in the Sharks' pool. Smith produced 45 points in 74 games last season and has registered 10 points in 11 games so far this season. Smith's emergence adds depth behind Celebrini and raises expectations for San Jose's young core.
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