Summary
San Jose Sharks face a contract crossroads as teams across the NHL lock in their young stars. Will Will Smiths next deal match the escalating price tags set by peers like Ryan Leonard and Drake Batherson, or does the Cutter Gauthier contract hold the key to his future salary?JD Young compares Smiths production and potential with recent big-money signings, breaks down how the changing CBA and rising cap space are reshaping negotiation tactics, and explores the timeline fans should expect for a Will Smith extension. Insights include how Macklin Celebrini factors into Smiths value, the potential impact of Gauthiers pending deal, and whether the Sharks will wait for more answersor act fast to secure their cornerstone. Will San Joses management gamble on patience, or could Smith force their hand with a breakout season?Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try.Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice offree ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shippingalways.AuraAura helps protect your personal information by actively removing your data from data broker sites and keeping it off.Start your free trial today at http://aura.com/aware. IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time,Download Kalshi and use codeLocked Onto get $25 when you trade $25.Kalshi. Tradewhatsnext.FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets GUARANTEED when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.