May 28, 2024 | 12:20pm ET [Updated: 1:28pm ET]
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SHARKS SIGN SMITH TO ENTRY-LEVEL DEAL
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Will Smith, forward
The San Jose Sharks have signed 2023 fourth-overall draft pick Will Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract, as first reported by TFP’s David Pagnotta.
Smith, 19, picked up 25 goals and 46 assists for 71 points in 41 gams with Boston College this season.
“Will is a dynamic and exciting young center and we are thrilled to have him join the organization after an impressive season with Boston College,” said Sharks GM Mike Grier. “We felt that this is the next best step for his development to becoming a full-time NHL player, and we are looking forward to seeing him compete at the highest level of hockey.”
Hearing the #SJSharks & 2023 4th-overall pick Will Smith are finalizing his three-year, entry-level contract and an announcement could come today.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) May 28, 2024
Smith set a new BC program record for points and assists by a freshman, and scored the fifth-most goals among first-years. His 45 assists rank tied for third all-time in a season for the college and his 71 points is the 10th best in the program’s history. He was the first skater for Boston College to reach 70 points since Johnny Gaudreau (80) did so in the 2013-14 year.