Protecting Celebrini remains top priority for Sharks veterans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Givani Smith knows his role.
No questions asked, after the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ Kaeden Korczak hit 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini hard during the Sharks’ preseason-opening 4-2 loss Sunday at SAP Center, Smith immediately sought retribution for his teammate.
Two things:
1. Celebrini welcome to the NHL
2. Good stuff from Kostin coming right over and throwing a hit back #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/NFsULKA4Gd— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) September 23, 2024
Givanni Smith gets 4 minutes for roughing and a 10 minute misconduct. #sjsharks down 1-0 to #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/hV0qauLzFS
— TEAL TOWN USA – A San Jose Sharks Podcast (@TEALTOWNUSA) September 23, 2024
“He’s not even 19 yet and the guy comes across the ice to hit him. It’s going to happen all year with him, he’s gonna be a target,” Smith said. “If we let them know off the bat, we’re not joking around, the San Jose Sharks, it will go a long way.”
That attitude could also help Smith go a long way with the Sharks this year.
