Sharks Practice: New Lines, Smith Back at Center Without Celebrini
San Jose Hockey Now • • sports
Key Points:
- Will Smith, the 2023 No. 4 draft pick, practiced at center for the San Jose Sharks as the team prepared without injured superstar center Macklin Celebrini, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
- Smith expressed enthusiasm about playing center again, his natural position, while emphasizing his desire for Celebrini to return to the lineup soon.
- Head coach Ryan Warsofsky praised the team's practice pace and noted Smith's experience at center could enhance his skating and overall involvement in the game.
- The Sharks are set to play their next game on Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues, with further line updates expected after Wednesday’s practice.
- Smith highlighted the advantage of playing center, where he can control the puck and lead the offense, contrasting it with playing wing.
