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Sharks GM’s Tightrope Walk with Will Smith | San Jose Sharks News
The San Jose Sharks just inked Macklin Celebrini to a big contract, but GM Mike Grier’s next big move is securing Will Smith — the 21-year-old phenom who lit up the score sheet with 24 goals and 59 points last season. With Celebrini locked in, Grier faces tough cap math as he tries to keep Smith long-term, likely at a lower salary than Celebrini’s, possibly pushing him toward a shorter deal to hit unrestricted free agency sooner. Complicating matters are other young centers like Michael Misa, and recent trades like sending William Eklund packing to clear space. Grier’s got his hands full…
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