Will Smith's San Jose Sharks Rookie Season: What to Expect?

What should we expect from Will Smith in his first season with the San Jose Sharks? Start by looking at his expected role with the Sharks and why he should have plenty of opportunity to get playing time. Then, examine players in similar situations to Smith, top 10 picks who played one college season after their draft, and how they performed in their final NCAA and rookie NHL seasons. Finally, analyze the averages of those players and what are realistic scoring expectations for Will Smith in his first full NHL season.