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NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 24
NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin, Will Smith, and Five Potential Waiver Wire Targets
Sammi Silber: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin said (last week) that he hasn’t decided yet as to whether this will be his final season in the NHL or not.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / September 23
After Macklin Celebrini’s breakout season, is it Will Smith’s turn next?
You won’t find many bigger statistical disparities between top two scorers in the NHL than what the San Jose Sharks boasted last year. Macklin Celebrini firmly established himself as one of the best players in the world, registering 45 goals and 115 points.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 16
NHL Rumors: Will Smith, Nikita Kucherov, and Morgan Rielly
Curtis Pashelka: (after Cutter Gauthier’s six years at $13.5 million per) Is that a comparable for a Will Smith extension for San Jose Sharks Will Smith.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 12
The Sharks Can’t Afford to Let the Will Smith Window Close
There is a deadline hanging over the San Jose Sharks this weekend, and it has nothing to do with a trade or a signing bonus. It is a calendar quirk written into the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement, and it hands general manager Mike Grier a narrow, closing window to make a decision that could shape the franchise’s next decade.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1
Sharks Hoping To Sign Will Smith To Long-Term Extension
When the Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year extension earlier this week, GM Mike Grier indicated in a press conference (video link) that he had two other goals this summer. One was achieved on Friday when he re-signed Collin Graf to a three-year deal. The other is still pending and will likely take some time to get done.
San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Predicting Will Smith’s Extension With the Sharks After Macklin Celebrini’s Record-Breaking Deal
The San Jose Sharks inked franchise cornerstone Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million deal with an $18.8 million average annual value (AAV), eclipsing Leo Carlsson’s $18 million AAV for the highest in NHL history.
San Jose Sharks News / Flamesnation / July 30
NHL Notebook: Sharks looking to extend Will Smith
It doesn’t look like the San Jose Sharks are done locking down their young core. On Wednesday, the team announced that they signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year deal with an annual cap hit of $18.8.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 30
NHL Rumors: Senators, Drake Batherson aren't close
Curtis Pashelka: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Greir on Will Smith, who eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason, and Collin Graff who is a RFA. “Continuing to have dialogue with (Smith and Collin Graf) and see where that goes.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 3
NHL Rumors: Senators, Drake Batherson aren't close
Curtis Pashelka: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Greir on Will Smith, who eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason, and Collin Graff who is a RFA. “Continuing to have dialogue with (Smith and Collin Graf) and see where that goes.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / July 29
Sharks hoping to sign Will Smith to long-term deal
The San Jose Sharks locked their franchise player Macklin Celebrini in for the long haul on Wednesday with a five-year, $94 million contract extension that kicks in beginning with the 2027-28 season and currently stands as the largest average annual value in the history of NHL contracts.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 24
The Sharks’ Eklund trade (probably) just killed the Canucks’ chances of drafting Ivar Stenberg
The NHL had a bit of a surprise Trade Deadline Day on Tuesday, with no less than four large-to-blockbuster trades happening one after another. The San Jose Sharks were not involved in the biggest deal of the day, but they were involved in the one that will probably have the most impact on the Vancouver Canucks.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Players, teams that benefit most from NHL's salary-cap increase: Why Connor Bedard is among biggest winners
The NHL informed of its teams on Wednesday of the 2026-27 salary cap figures, and as expected the cap is going to rise up to $104 million for next season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 24
Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 16
Sharks activate Will Smith from IR; will play against Red Wings
The San Jose Sharks are set to get a crucial piece of their forward unit back on Friday night, as they have activated Will Smith from injured reserve, and according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, he will play in Friday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16
San Jose Sharks Activate Will Smith
As expected, the San Jose Sharks announced that they’ve activated Will Smith from the injured reserve. The Sharks placed forward Ty Dellandrea on injured reserve yesterday to make room for Smith’s return.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
Sharks’ Will Smith out week-to-week with upper-body injury
The San Jose Sharks will remain without forward Will Smith on a week-to-week basis as he continues to recover from an upper-body injury sustained earlier this month, according to head coach Ryan Warsofsky.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2025
How the West was won: Three most intriguing training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference
What are the biggest training-camp battles to watch? Let's take a look at the top three from the Western Conference.
San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2025
Future is bright for Sharks after selecting latest star prospect
The San Jose Sharks may have finally turned the page.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2025
2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans
The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / January 19, 2025
Sharks Locker Room: Smith Still Smith?
ELMONT, N.Y. — Mid-season heat check: Will Smith is still Will Smith. He’s still making plays that only Will Smith can make, a good sign halfway through a decidedly up-and-down campaign for the 19-year-old rookie.
San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / January 14, 2025
Will Smith’s First Sharks Season Entering Crucial Stage
The San Jose Sharks are relying heavily on young players this season, and none of them have experienced more ups and downs than rookie forward Will Smith.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14, 2024
Sharks may loan top rookie to Team USA for World Junior Championships
The United States could be getting a major boost in its quest to repeat as gold medalists for the first time in the World Juniors history.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 1, 2024
Sharks Locker Room: Confidence, Development & Will Smith
Will Smith is a very confident person. You can tell that, from the second that you meet him. So maybe that’s one of the reasons why the San Jose Sharks had the confidence themselves to start and develop him in the NHL, despite his obvious struggles, albeit through just eight games.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / October 21, 2024
Will Smith on Board With Sharks’ Development Plan, Understands Why He’s Sitting Out Sometimes
Will Smith is on board with the San Jose Sharks’ development plan for him. It was a bit of a surprise to local media at first when Smith was scratched for Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, the second half of back-to-back games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024
Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team
NHL prospects begin reporting this week and training camps open later this month. So, what questions linger now about each team ahead of the regular season, which begins Oct. 8?
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