The San Jose Sharks will sit forward Will Smith on Sunday, marking the fourth time he will be a healthy scratch this season, highlighting the team's focus on developing rookie players in adapting to the NHL.
Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized the need for rookies to adjust to the NHL travel and playing schedules, suggesting intermittent development days for players like Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini.
As the Sharks reconfigure their lineup to manage player development, they are hoping to see more productivity from William Eklund, who faced challenges with ice time following a disappointing recent performance.
With Alexander Wennberg stepping in as third-line center for Will Smith, the Sharks aim to balance player development and competitive performance as they prepare for a challenging road trip.
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