Will Smith\u2019s April Fools\u2019 Day efforts backfired.<\/p>\n
On Apr. 1, according to San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky, Smith kept trying to prank his teammates.<\/p>\n
\u201cWill was trying to get April Fools jokes to all of us. All morning the other day. Trying to get people to go see Mike Grier in his office , thinking there was some trouble brewing. No one, I don\u2019t think bit on it but to get him back that was great\u2026\u201d \u2014Ryan Warsofsky pic.twitter.com\/8ufW1rVRRn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Willmack Updates (@willmackupdates) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n As repayment, that night, after the San Jose Sharks\u2019 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Adam Gaudette pretended to give the team\u2019s player of the game award, the shark tooth necklace, to Smith, but then\u2026<\/p>\n Feeling silly after that win. \ud83d\ude1d pic.twitter.com\/5Cl6GAPm8e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Alex Wennberg ended up with the necklace.<\/p>\n AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW\u2026<\/p>\n Is Eric Pohlkamp NHL ready? Prospect guru Chris Peters shares his thoughts on the Hobey Baker finalist! Plus, Keegan, Sheng, and Zubair discuss the San Jose Sharks<\/a>\u2018 late season playoff push! Also, what do they think of Macklin Celebrini\u2019s MVP case? Hear about that, and more, on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast:<\/p>\n Former Sharks\u2019 first-round pick Ozzy Wiesblatt<\/a> talks about his time in San Jose, fresh start with the Nashville Predators.<\/p>\n What\u2019s fueling Quentin Musty<\/a>\u2019s goal-scoring binge? How\u2019s Kasper Halttunen becoming well-rounded?<\/p>\n San Jose Sharks<\/a> lose pivotal game to Nashville Predators.<\/p>\n Askarov had no comment about his game tonight.<\/p>\n Tough loss all around for #SJSharks<\/a>, full post-game interviews from Askarov, Wennberg & Leddy at SJHN YouTube: https:\/\/t.co\/raYiOm7PIm<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yYcNzQZglf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n OTHER SHARKS NEWS\u2026<\/p>\n WE’RE IN!!!!!<\/p>\n With Tucson falling to Henderson tonight, we’ve officially secured a spot in @TheAHL<\/a> 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs! pic.twitter.com\/J7Ph91CKBK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 x \u2013 SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Michael Misa talks match-up<\/a> with role model John Tavares.<\/p>\n The Avalanche honoured Brent Burns pregame for reaching 1,000 consecutive games played on Saturday \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/yMrmLfMMlw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sharks fans collaborating<\/a> on Alex Wennberg book, thanking him in light of his King Clancy nomination.<\/p>\n AROUND THE NHL\u2026<\/p>\n Pete Deboer<\/a> hired by New York Islanders!<\/p>\n The John Tortorella<\/a> era is off to a hot start in Vegas.<\/p>\n Colorado Avalanche<\/a> slumping near end of regular season.<\/p>\n SADNESS FINDS JOY ON THE BREAKAWAY! \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n The @Capitals<\/a> are on the board in the NHL Inside Out Classic thanks to Connor McMichael! <\/p>\n Watch now on @ESPNPlus<\/a>, @DisneyPlus<\/a>, @DisneyChannel<\/a>, and @DisneyXD<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/VQziieH0Hs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NHL (@NHL) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Boston Bruins<\/a> lose after leading Tampa Bay Lightning through two periods.<\/p>\n The longest tenured NHL head coaches were first-time head coaching hires<\/a>.<\/p>\n Porter Martone<\/a> scores first NHL goal for overtime winner!<\/p>\n A breakdown of \u2018Inside Out Classic\u2019<\/p>\n It uses: The #NHL<\/a> real-time game is the 3rd animated presentation bwtn ESPN & the NHL pic.twitter.com\/TpjxwXWdGq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Andrea DiCristoforo (@DreWithESPN) April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jordan Spence<\/a> shining in increased role with Ottawa Senators.<\/p>\n Longtime broadcaster Scott Oake announces retirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Western Conference Wildcard Race pic.twitter.com\/IO7Dbyk5eX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Stupid Seal\ud83e\uddad (@Stupid_Seal_) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\u2022 Sony\u2019s Beyond Sports visualization technology
\u2022 NHL EDGE positional data (puck & player tracking)
\u2022 Sony\u2019s Hawk-Eye Innovations optical tracking data<\/p>\n