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Tony Ferrari The Hockey News Dec. 19th: "Smith is a slick dualthreat attacker who can create offense for himself and his teammates. When Smith is cutting and dashing through the middle of the ice, he draws attention as defenders feel the need to assist their teammates who are generally a step behind and making a desperation play themselves."

Sam Cosentino Sportsnet Dec. 14th: "The brain and feet work really well together to allow him to continuously play at a high pace."

Austin Garret Smaht Scouting Nov. 25th: "Will Smith in the offensive zone with the puck on his stick is a defenseman’s ankles worst nightmare. His ability to use his small area skill to dangle through and around defenders is one of the best in the class."

Corey Pronman The Athletic Nov. 15th: "He has a lot of individual skill and is a strong skater. He’s thus able to beat a lot of defenders oneonone and can break shifts open. Smith is a highend playmaker who can make a lot of difficult plays on the move."

Scott Wheeler The Athletic Nov. 1st: "Smith is one of the very best slot passers in the draft and uses impressive puckhandling ability to dodges closeouts, weave off of the wall, and make plays through holes in coverage in possession with ease, regularly hanging onto pucks to delay and fake his way into his spots."

Evan Pace Dobber Prospects Oct. 20th: "Smith is a crafty playmaking forward with legitimate scoring and twoway upside. He works hard off the puck and attacks with intent, utilizing his puck skills to beat defenders one on one and create space for himself and his teammates."

Sam Cosentino Sportsnet Oct. 19th: "A prolific goal scorer all the way up, who is pacing the USNTDP in one of the best starts in program history."

Steven Daily FaceOff Oct. 3rd: "Don’t be surprised if the Boston College commit moves up the ranks by June."

Scott Wheeler The Athletic August 8th: "He’s an impressive puck handler who dodges closeouts and plays through holes in coverage in possession with ease, regularly hanging onto pucks to delay and fake his way into his spots. He’s also the kind of player who, despite a dangerous wrister, will more often look to deke in all alone than shoot."

Brook Otten McKeen's Hockey July 26th: "Ultimately the question is, does Smith do anything exceptionally well? His game is already very well rounded. He skates well. He shows a soft touch in the slot and near the crease. He can find passing options in transition. His puck skills are sound."