SAN JOSE – There have been examples over the last couple of years where San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith has started something and perhaps needed a bit of time before he performed up to his capabilities.

That was the case for Smith at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2024 before he helped Team USA win a gold medal, and it was true early in his first season with the Sharks before he became the fourth leading scorer among all NHL rookies.

This year’s Sharks training camp has had a similar feel for Smith, at least in the eyes of coach Ryan Warsofsky, who sat down with the skilled 20-year-old on Wednesday and indicated he wanted to see more from him with the start of the regular season now just a week away.

“He’s had some good days. Had some days where he’s kind of just blended in,”

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