After Macklin Celebrini’s breakout season, is it Will Smith’s turn next?

You won’t find many bigger statistical disparities between top two scorers in the NHL than what the San Jose Sharks boasted last year. Macklin Celebrini firmly established himself as one of the best players in the world, registering 45 goals and 115 points. It was enough to keep him engaged in Hart Trophy conversations – and, eventually, become one of the highest-paid players in the NHL. With a 56-point gap over second in Sharks scoring, it truly felt like Celebrini was on his own planet. But don’t expect that again in 2026-27. Celebrini’s good friend and WillMack buddy, Will Smith,…