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Hurricanes Invite Oliver Kylington and Givani Smith on PTOs

Both veterans will audition for depth roles in Carolina's training camp.

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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 professional tryouts on August 27, adding both players to the training camp roster.
  • Kylington, 28, logged one goal and five points in 19 NHL games last season split between the Avalanche and Ducks after battling injuries.
  • The 2024 Bill Masterton Trophy winner previously returned from a mental‑health hiatus and has 60 points in 220 NHL games.
  • Kylington will compete to earn a depth job on a blue line that already projects Mike Reilly as the seventh defenseman.
  • Smith, 27, is a physical bottom‑six winger with 22 career NHL points in 168 games and could depart camp with either an NHL deal or an AHL contract.