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Sharks Race to Lock Up Will Smith | NHL News
San Jose Sharks just inked Macklin Celebrini to an eight-year, $18M/year deal — a massive commitment for their young star. Now, GM Mike Grier faces the next big move: locking down rising forward Will Smith, who exploded with 24 goals and 59 points last season and is already clicking with Celebrini. Expectations are high — some say $10M/year is a win, others believe Smith’s worth a potential $12.5M/year over eight years. The clock is ticking: the eight-year window closes Sept. 15, 2026, dropping to seven years afterward. With ample cap space, the Sharks can make Smith a competitive offer — and…
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