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Will Smith was supposed to golf with Patrice Bergeron before training camp.
The top San Jose Sharks prospect, however, got busy, in the lead-up to a hectic September, which included the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Washington DC and the Rookie Faceoff in Los Angeles before main camp.
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But the 19-year-old Boston native can rely on the recently-retired Boston Bruins legend for more than a tee time.
“Two-way game is something I know is going to be big in the NHL,” Smith said.
Who better to talk to than six-time Selke Trophy winner Bergeron?
