C Will Smith - Boston College, NCAA (2023, 4th, SJS)

[Maple Leaf]

I think he will have to grow a thick skin, you can't get offended like that

 

[Primary Assist]

Must have watched a lot of Alex Semin fight videos to prepare for last night

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

he got outta hand last night. scouts won't like that but he did stick up for his teammate.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

The jokes rule, but I'm also glad they've given this thread a bump because Smith has had a really nice stretch up with the U18s. Well-rounded offensive skills with a nice set of hands. He, Perreault, and Ryan Leonard are probably the standout forwards of the '23 NTDP from my viewings so far.

 

[190Octane]

This guy slaps.

 

[Akrapovince]

How is D Chris Rock 2023 doing?

 

[tunnelvision]

How is D Chris Rock 2023 doing?

That guy can take a hit! I'm told he's showed great composure on a bigger stage this year.

 

[Mr Buckles]

 

[PostBradMalone]

he got outta hand last night. scouts won't like that but he did stick up for his teammate.

I personally am more concerned with how he seems to enjoy watching others go five hole on his own goalie, but maybe that’s just me.

 

[dire wolf]

Take his name out your mouth. I said take his name out your mouth!

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think he’s probably the best draft prospect right now among the 2005 NTDP’ers.

Reminds me a lot of Josh Norris as a prospect, although Norris has obviously panned out extremely well. Not all will. He’s a safe bet to be some kind of second line forward. I think he’s a center, but he’s an average playmaker, so I could see a team prefer him on the wing. His best parts of his game are his puck skills, shot, skating, and defense, but there’s not really much about his game that projects as significantly above or below league average.

I think he’ll probably be like a mid/late round first next year.

 

[Akrapovince]

I think he’s probably the best draft prospect right now among the 2005 NTDP’ers.

Reminds me a lot of Josh Norris as a prospect, although Norris has obviously panned out extremely well. Not all will. He’s a safe bet to be some kind of second line forward. I think he’s a center, but he’s an average playmaker, so I could see a team prefer him on the wing. His best parts of his game are his puck skills, shot, skating, and defense, but there’s not really much about his game that projects as significantly above or below league average.

I think he’ll probably be like a mid/late round first next year.

Norris isn’t much of a playmaker either.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

I bet it's "Smitty" -- hockey players have lost all ability to come up with clever nicknames.

Smits and Smitter are distinct possibilities.

 

[William H Bonney]

He's a definite first rounder right now. I'm not sold on elite upside yet but he has a lot of exciting tools. Just needs to pull them all together more consistently.

 

[BlueBull]

Who was the last NHL Prospect that had a Celebrity Name?

 

[miscs75]

Who was the last NHL Prospect that had a Celebrity Name?

Jim Carey is the only one that comes to mind. I’m sure there’s others.

 

[AmericanDream]

Poor bastard has half his damn thread hijacked over Hollywood trash lol..

 

[BlueBull]

Poor bastard has half his damn thread hijacked over Hollywood trash lol..

Worst part is that he's going to likely be a first round pick next year, so It will only get worse when Sportsnet and ESPN catch on to this guys name.

 

[Mr Buckles]

Who was the last NHL Prospect that had a Celebrity Name?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

4 points in 2 games to start the season. A slapping good start if I had to say so myself….

 

[RangersFan1994]

Rangers should draft him for the meme alone. Center ice, they do need depth.



imagine if he is a Flyers pick

 

[Nabrules]

Really strong start at the program this year, 11 points in 5 games! He’s smacking the USHL the same way he did Rock

 

[montreal]

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

I think he needs to put on like 7 Pounds and his future will be Bright. I don’t foresee a Hitch in his progression, though the Spies in Disguise known as scouts may feel differently. Will he ever get to say “I am Legend”? Probably not, but he’ll be The Seat Filler GMs want.

 

[Lavar Ball]