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Hurricanes Bring In Oliver Kylington, Givani Smith on PTOs

Both veterans will compete for contracts in camp on a contender seeking depth.

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Dec 19, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Givani Smith (55) skates toward the action against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Carolina announced professional tryout agreements for defenseman Oliver Kylington and forward Givani Smith on Wednesday.
  • Kylington, 28, logged one goal and five points in 19 games last season split between the Avalanche and Ducks after multiple trades.
  • A 2015 second‑round pick with 220 NHL games and 60 points, Kylington returned from a mental‑health break in 2023‑24 and earned the 2024 Bill Masterton Trophy.
  • Smith, 27, finished last season in the Flyers organization after a trade from Colorado and appeared in 13 NHL games without a point, bringing career totals to 22 points and 268 penalty minutes in 168 games.
  • The tryouts carry no guaranteed contracts, with both players vying for depth roles as camp opens ahead of Carolina’s preseason start on September 22.