Smith on His Contract Extension, Summer Plans, Who’s Not Keeping Up With Book Club

Screenshot Will Smith also wants to sign an extension with the San Jose Sharks. Following Macklin Celebrini in exit interviews — Celebrini expressed his desire to sign an extension with the Sharks — Smith followed with a similar want. Smith also spoke on what he learned this season, what he’s looking to improve for next year, team expectations next season, World Championships plans, how close the San Jose Sharks room was, and more about Book Club and recipes.

Will Smith, on how he’d recap his second year: It was a lot of fun. We had a great group. Obviously, we came up a little short, but it was a great jump for us, and definitely looking forward to next year.

Smith, on what he learned from the playoff push: I think just how fun it was. We’re all striving to get into that race again next year. Obviously, the end goal is to be in the playoffs, and we wish we were playing right now.

We just can’t wait to get back in that race for next year. Smith, on what he learned from this season, especially from some of the lows, like getting benched: I think I’m definitely relied on to be good every night for this team. It’s something that I definitely don’t take lightly, and want to make sure I’m ready to go every night next year.