Givani Smith knows his role.
No questions asked, after the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ Kaeden Korczak hit 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini hard during the Sharks’ preseason-opening 4-2 loss Sunday at SAP Center, Smith immediately sought retribution for his teammate.
Two things:
— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) September 23, 2024
1. Celebrini welcome to the NHL
2. Good stuff from Kostin coming right over and throwing a hit back #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/NFsULKA4Gd
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Givanni Smith gets 4 minutes for roughing and a 10 minute misconduct. #sjsharks down 1-0 to #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/hV0qauLzFS
— TEAL TOWN USA - A San Jose Sharks Podcast (@TEALTOWNUSA) September 23, 2024
“He’s not even 19 yet and the guy comes across the ice to hit him. It’s going to happen all year with him, he’s gonna be a target,” Smith said. “If we let them know off the bat, we’re not joking around, the San Jose Sharks, it will go a long way.”
That attitude could also help Smith go a long way with the Sharks this year.
