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SJHN Daily: Matthews Gives Smith Stick, Leafs Looking at Kunin, Sturm & Dellandrea Drawing Interest
Self-described “stick geek” Will Smith made a fine addition to his collection Monday morning.
The rookie forward met and received a hockey stick from Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, following the San Jose Sharks’ morning skate in Toronto. It’s the second time that Smith has met Matthews.
“I’m into sticks a lot, so I try to ask some guys,” Smith said.
What were Smith’s first impressions on the fellow Team USA star’s weapon of choice?
“It’s all black … obviously the name plate says ‘Papi 34’ so I saw that quick,” Smith said. “Haven’t taken too deep of a dive, but I will later.”
The San Jose Sharks star rookie laughed when asked if he would seek out a stick from Alex Ovechkin, who is just 11 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record.
“I don’t know about that one, we’ll see,” Smith said.
AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…
Jack Thompson is excited to make his hometown NHL debut in Toronto.
How the Sharks are trying to round out Timothy Liljegren’s game.
The San Jose Sharks go curling!
Sheng’s Trade Deadline preview!
OTHER SHARKS NEWS…
Elliotte Friedman gave a detailed San Jose Sharks’ Trade Deadline preview on his 32 Thoughts Podcast: What’s going on with the UFA goalies? Who might be interested in Mario Ferraro? Friedman also noted that the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in Luke Kunin, and that Nico Sturm and Ty Dellandrea are drawing interest around the league.
More of Smith’s love of sticks…he changed sticks recently and scored a goal, how did the stick change help?
Saving room for those important tattoos. 🙏
Watch the latest Tank Talk with @BrodieBz and Timothy Liljegren: https://t.co/XH2qjsED83 pic.twitter.com/OTIo9U2eY3
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 3, 2025
Ethan Cardwell completes a late-game comeback win for the San Jose Barracuda:
Ethan Cardwell brings the @sjbarracuda alllll the way back in OT🌊 pic.twitter.com/7Lx3tImmuk
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) March 3, 2025
Trade rumors circle former San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Donato:
In speaking to sources, there’s plenty of clubs checking in on @NHLBlackhawks pending UFA F Donato. They like his versatility, compete level and price. His 18 even strength goals are more than 3 big name team captains. #HockeyX #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/kCZn0sNL1g
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 3, 2025
AROUND THE NHL…
Seth Jones ready to win with the Panthers, set to make Florida debut tonight.
What deals could the Devils make to fill potential Jack Hughes void?
Avalanche GM gives update on Gabriel Landeskog.
What new veteran additions Jimmy Vesey and Ryan Lindgren bring to the Avalanche.
Charlie Lindgren and Olli Maatta sign three-year contracts.
Islanders’ forward Brock Nelson speaks about the trade rumors.
Panthers’ GM hopeful for injured Matthew Tkachuk to return for playoffs.
Red Wings' Coach Todd McLellan couldn't believe Patrick Kane was blocking shots at the #StadiumSeries 😂
Cc: @DetroitRedWings pic.twitter.com/TfOwHhNfRy
— NHL (@NHL) March 3, 2025
