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Hurricanes Bring Oliver Kylington, Givani Smith to Camp on PTOs

Both veterans enter a crowded roster seeking depth roles through training camp performance.

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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

  • The team announced the tryouts Wednesday, inviting both players to report for training camp without guaranteed contracts.
  • Kylington, 28, split last season between the Avalanche and Ducks with 1 goal and 5 points in 19 games and previously won the 2024 Bill Masterton Trophy after returning from a mental-health hiatus.
  • Smith, 27, is a physical bottom-six winger who logged 13 NHL games without a point last season and was traded from Colorado to Philadelphia for Erik Johnson after starting the year in the Sharks organization.
  • Kylington profiles as a candidate to push for a bottom-pair or No. 8 defense spot in a system known for maximizing blueliners.
  • Smith will compete for a depth role with toughness and could be steered to an AHL deal if he does not earn an NHL contract, with evaluations running into the preseason opener on September 22 against the Lightning.