Givani Smith - NHL News & Rumors

What We Learned From The Canes' Preseason | Carolina Hurricanes Thoughts on Givani Smith, Bradly Nadeau, the blue line, and more...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Heads to AHL Smith went unclaimed on waivers and was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Smith inked a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Friday and was promptly put on waivers. Although he's starting the season in the minors, earning that two-way contract out of training camp makes him a call-up option should the Hurricanes run into injury troubles. Smith had nine goals, 22 points and 268 PIM across 168 career regular-season NHL games, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the 27-year-old get some work with the big club at some point during the upcoming campaign.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Red Wings Second Round Pick Lands With Eastern Conference Contender The National Hockey League career of former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Givani Smith is being extended after he successfully earned a contrac...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Givani Smith Earns Two-Way Contract With Hurricanes After Entering Camp On PTO Givani Smith's hard work paid off as he's turned a professional tryout into an NHL contract.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Inks one-year contract Smith signed a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Friday.

Impact Smith came into camp on a professional tryout agreement and snagged a one-year deal after a good training camp. The feisty winger had 18 PIM with nary a point across 13 regular-season games with San Jose and Colorado in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CAR@FLA: Smith scores goal against Cooper Black | Carolina Hurricanes Givani Smith (CAR) scores goal against Cooper Black (FLA) to make it 2 - 1

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

CAR@TBL: Smith scores goal against Jonas Johansson | Carolina Hurricanes Givani Smith (CAR) scores goal against Jonas Johansson (TBL) to make it 2 - 1

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

Hurricanes' Ryan Suzuki Tips Home Goal As Fight Breaks Out

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Snags PTO Smith inked a professional tryout agreement with the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Smith was in action for 13 regular-season games last year for Colorado and San Jose, in which he failed to register a point while picking up 18 PIM, five shots and 20 hits. If he secures a deal from the Canes, it will almost certainly be a two-way contract that will allow the 27-year-old winger to be shifted between levels easily.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Philadelphia Smith was traded to the Flyers from the Avalanche on Friday in exchange for Erik Johnson, RDS.ca reports.

Impact Smith has spent time with the Sharks and Avalanche this year, and he's been held without a point while recording 20 hits, 18 PIM and five blocked shots over 13 appearances in the NHL. He's been in the minors since late December and seems likely to spend most of his time in the AHL following Friday's trade.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Smith was sent to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Smith has no points, 18 PIM and 20 hits in 13 outings between San Jose and the Avalanche in 2024-25. The Avalanche don't have a game scheduled until Tuesday, so he might be recalled before their next match.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood and Georgiev face former teams as Avalanche and Sharks square off after swapping goalies

It didn’t take long before goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev found themselves on opposite ends of the rink stopping shots from their former teammates

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Back in bigs Smith was called up from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Smith has played the last pair of games with the Avalanche after he was dealt with Mackenzie Blackwood from San Jose on Monday. Smith has yet to pick up a point in eight NHL games this season with Colorado and San Jose. Look for Smith to see fourth-line action alongside Ivan Ivan and Chris Wagner versus Nashville on Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL Smith was reassigned to AHL Colorado following Thursday's game versus Utah.

Impact Smith logged 6:30 of ice time with two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 loss. The 26-year-old cleared waivers while he was a member of the Sharks prior to getting traded to the Avalanche. He's played in two games with his new team, so he can play in a maximum of eight more -- or spend a total of 30 days on the NHL roster -- before he'd require waivers again.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood

The Colorado Avalanche have swapped goaltenders with San Jose, sending a struggling Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Heading to Colorado Smith, Mackenzie Blackwood and a 2027 fifth-round pick were traded from the Sharks to the Avalanche on Monday in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2025 fifth-ro...

Impact Smith was waived by the Sharks on Sunday and will have a change of scenery after clearing waivers Monday. The 26-year-old has made six appearances for San Jose this year, logging seven hits, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while averaging 6:17 of ice time. It wouldn't be surprising to see him spend some time in the AHL following Monday's trade.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Smith was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Smith, who'd been a healthy scratch in San Jose's last six games, figures to report to AHL San Jose should he clear waivers. The 26-year-old Smith has no points in six games this season after logging one goal and four points in 36 games with the Sharks last year.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No clear path to playing time Smith has been scratched for six of the Sharks' first eight games in November after sitting out Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact The winger has just four appearances this season, earning no points with seven hits, 10 PIM, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and a minus-1 rating. Smith will likely have to wait for injuries to pop up before he'd have a chance at a steady spot in the lineup, and even then it's not a guarantee. The 26-year-old plays on the fourth line when he draws in, and his career high of seven points gives him minimal upside for any fantasy format.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Saturday Smith (illness) will be a healthy scratch Saturday versus Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Smith sat out the Sharks' season-opening overtime loss to St. Louis on Thursday due to an illness. Now that he's healthy, he could be in the mix for fourth-line action. Smith recorded four points, 40 PIM and 87 hits in 36 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Smith (illness) isn't available for Thursday's game against St. Louis, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Smith's next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Anaheim. He had a goal, four points, 40 PIM and 88 hits across 36 regular-season games with San Jose in 2023-24. Smith might serve in a fourth-line capacity once he has recovered, though the 26-year-old isn't a lock to be in the lineup when he's healthy.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Smith is dealing with an illness that kept him off the ice Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Smith has some time to get healthy ahead of the Sharks' Opening Night clash with the Blues on Thursday. Even if the winger is fit enough to play, he is far from a lock for the lineup and could find himself watching from the press box in favor of Danil Gushchin and Ty Dellandrea.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in loss Smith posted an assist in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Smith picked up his first point in five games since he returned from a lower-body injury that sidelined him for two months. The 26-year-old winger has four points, 27 shots on net, 70 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 31 appearances. Smith's played almost exclusively on the fourth line and offers almost no upside for fantasy managers.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Smith (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Nashville, coach David Quinn told Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News on Wednesday.

Impact Smith is set to play for the first time since Dec. 21. He has a goal, three points, 33 PIM and 59 hits in 26 contests this season. Smith will likely serve on the fourth line Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Smith (lower body) won't play Thursday against Calgary, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Smith is evidently nearing a return to full health, but he'll remain on injured reserve for now. He's picked up just three points through 26 contests this season, so fantasy managers don't need to track his status.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Thursday Smith (lower body) may be available for Thursday's game versus the Flames, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Smith has been out since Dec. 23, though he joined the Sharks on their current road trip. His return is apparently close, but he's unlikely to see more than a fourth-line role if he gets into the lineup at all once activated from injured reserve.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Blackwood and Georgiev face former teams as Avalanche and Sharks square off after swapping goalies

Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood