Will Smith — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Will Smith is an NHL center for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Will Smith has 24 goals, 35 assists and 59 points in 69 games, worth 6.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Will Smith has quickly emerged as a promising young center, establishing himself as a significant offensive contributor early in his career. In just two seasons, the 21-year-old has played 143 games, accumulating 42 goals and 62 assists for 104 career points.
He is currently enjoying a productive season, with 24 goals and 35 assists for 59 points in 69 games, translating to a 5.2 GAR. A key component of his value comes from his contributions to power-play offense.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 4 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 24 | 35 | 59 | +1 | 16 | 166 | 14.5% | 18:11 | 55.4% | 17.7 | 0.5 | 6.6 | 1.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.5 | -2.1 | +1.4 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 88th, GAR 70th, WAR 70th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 6.6 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 2.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Will Smith has been worth 6.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 70th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.1).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will Smith's GAR this season?
Will Smith has been worth 6.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 70th percentile of NHL players.
What is Will Smith's WAR this season?
Will Smith has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 70th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Will Smith have this season?
Will Smith has 24 goals and 35 assists for 59 points in 69 games this season.
Is Will Smith a good center?
Will Smith ranks in the 70th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Will Smith's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Will Smith has accumulated 9.1 career GAR and 104 points.
When was Will Smith drafted?
Will Smith was drafted in 2023 — Round 1, Pick 4 — SJS.