Will Smith

NHL Game Recap: Crosby Scores 599th Goal, Penguins Secure A 4-3 Shootout Victory

Sidney Crosby scored his 599th NHL career goal against the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, November 16th. The Penguins secured a 4-3 shootout victory, recovering from blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the Sharks. Both Bryan Rust and Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Penguins. Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal […]

NHL Game Recap: Devils Get Shutout By Blackwood And The Sharks 1-0

After an incredible three-game win streak, the Devils’ streak was snapped when they played against their former goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and the San Jose Sharks at Prudential Center on Sunday, November 10th. Despite being shutout by Blackwood and the Sharks, the Devils truly put in the effort, did everything but find the back of the […]

NHL Game Recap: Blackhawks Lose 3-2, Smith Scores 1st Two Goals To Hold Off Chicago

The Blackhawks headed to San Jose after an incredible 5-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, October 28th. Unfortunately, Chicago took a 3-2 loss. However, it was a close game in which both teams played well. Both Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi scored for the Hawks, and Will Smith scored his first two NHL […]

San Jose Sharks Acquire Ty Dellandrea from the Dallas Stars

The San Jose Sharks have traded for Dallas Stars forward Ty Dellandrea in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round selection (originally held by Winnipeg), according to the team announcement today. Dellandrea, 23, was selected by the Dallas Stars with the 13th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. The six-foot-two, 190-pound forward appeared in 42 games […]

Adam Fantilli after being selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2023 Draft

The 2024 Draft Lottery: What Blue Jackets Fans Need to Know

The season has ended and playoffs are underway which means the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is just around the corner. The lottery will take place on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM EDT in Secaucus, New Jersey where the NHL Network’s studio is. Here are the odds of the five teams who finished at the […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.

Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Named Hobey Baker Finalist

Carolina Hurricanes prospect named hobey baker finalist

Tomas Hertl Season Preview

The previous season proved to be a turbulent ride for San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl. On certain evenings, the forward displayed exceptional performance, while on others, Hertl seemed to be overmatched and overwhelmed. This season, Hertl scored 22 goals and 41 assists for 63 points, which ranked 41st in points among centers in the […]

Thomas Bordeleau Season Preview

This is going to be a big season for Thomas Bordeleau’s career. The former Michigan standout had a good first full season of professional hockey in San Jose, being named to the AHL All-Star team and finishing third on the San Jose Barracuda in points with 22 goals and 19 assists. He eventually got called […]

Auston Matthews, Future San Jose Shark?

As Auston Matthews approaches the end of his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over his future with the team, prompting speculation about his potential departure next year. If he hits the open market, it begs the question: Could we see Matthews rock Sharks’ teal? Let The Fun […]