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 5.5 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 49.0% | 22.5 | 0.5 | 5.5 | 0.99 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.2 | -3.2 | +1.5 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 88th, GAR 66th, WAR 66th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 5.5 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 18 | 27 | 45 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Will Smith has been worth 5.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 66th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-3.2).
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 5.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 66th percentile of NHL players.
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 66th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.5) in the 2025-26 season.