San Jose Sharks Sign Top Prospect Will Smith to Three-Year Deal

Smith, the 2023 No. 4 overall draft pick, led NCAA with 71 points in his freshman season at Boston College.

Smith joins the Sharks after a standout freshman year, where he led all NCAA Division I players in points and assists.
The 19-year-old forward helped Boston College reach the NCAA championship game and win the Hockey East title.
Smith was instrumental in Team USA's gold medal wins at the 2023 World U18 Championship and 2024 World Junior Championship.
His contract includes a base salary of $855,000 and potential performance bonuses up to $3.2 million annually.
Smith is expected to team up with projected No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini to lead the Sharks' rebuild.