San Jose Sharks 2023 fourth-overall pick Will Smith is projected to make his preseason debut tonight.
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Smith has been on a line with Fabian Zetterlund and Barclay Goodrow during training camp. He skate with the same wingers during the pre-game skate. The centerman was also on the first powerplay unit.
#SJSharks Lines from the game group :
Goodrow-W. Smith-Zetterlund
Gushchin-Bystedt-Kunin
Toffoli-Wennberg-Grundstrom
Bailey-White-SabourinWalman-Rutta
Schuldt-Thompson
Hache-Keane— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) September 24, 2024
Macklin Celebrini made his much-anticipated first appearance in a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights last Sunday and had a goal and assist.
Smith and Celebrini project to be the Sharks’ top two centers in the future. Smith’s offensive potential could be slightly higher than Celebrini’s during the regular season, as he could start a little further down the lineup and have more advantageous matchups.
Related: Projecting Sharks’ Will Smith’s Rookie Season Offensive Output
The Sharks are hosting the Anaheim Ducks at 7 p.m. PST. San Jose lost its first preseason game 4-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights.
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