GIVANI
SMITH
#42 -
LW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
214 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
4
years
Debut
Oct 25, 2019
Born
Feb 27, 1998
(27 yrs)
Toronto, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2016 (2/46).
Drafted from
Guelph (OHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2025-10-03 |
Placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes for the purpose of being assigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
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| 2025-10-03 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year two-way contract.
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| 2025-08-27 |
Signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a professional try-out contract.
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| 2025-03-07 |
Acquired from the Colorado Avalanche
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The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Philadelphia Flyers for winger Givani Smith. |
| 2024-12-28 |
Assigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
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News
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Rotowire
Sat, Oct 04, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Smith went unclaimed on waivers and was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Rotowire
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Smith signed a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Friday.
Scouting Report
The big winger will stand up for his teammates, but is also improving his skating and ability to make plays. Owns good speed for a player his size. A physical force at his best, he has to improve his consistency and overall play away from the puck to earn more playing time at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Part-time enforcer.
