San Jose Sharks
Mikael Granlund a Natural Mentor for Will Smith (+)
Mikael Granlund is there for Will Smith.
He was there for Smith after Saturday’s practice, chatting and setting each other up for one-timers.
#TheFutureIsTeal staying late on the ice after morning skate, last 5 guys: Granlund is feeding (potential future linemate?) Will Smith passes, Mukhamadullin firing shots from the blueline from Eklund and Zetterlund passes pic.twitter.com/VHpK82kG4Z
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“We talked for about 30 minutes, just about everything,” the top San Jose Sharks prospect said after Saturday’s practice. “Just basically, if I ever need anything, he said he’s there for me. We’ll be playing together a little bit too.”
“I was just encouraging him, when it’s time to practice, you’ve been doing a really good job. Just keep going,” Granlund said. “It’s a workday, always. Let’s work on something. Try to stay with you out here after practice. Let’s work on something everyday.”
The 32-year-old Granlund appears to be a natural mentor for the 19-year-old Smith.