Age 25 Feb 27, 1998
Toronto CAN
Right Wing shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
210 lbs 95 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2025
Agent Eustace King
Transaction History
Nov 16, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Givani Smith | Smith scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. |
Nov 14, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Givani Smith | Smith earned an assist, fired two shots on goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
Oct 27, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Givani Smith | Smith was scoreless in Friday's 3-0 road loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. |
Jul 1, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Givani Smith | Smith signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. |
Jun 30, 2023 | Givani Smith | Smith was not qualified by Florida on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports. |
Mar 21, 2023 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith (face) has been activated off long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday night's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. |
Feb 24, 2023 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith (face) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. |
Feb 23, 2023 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith (face) will not play Friday versus Buffalo, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports. |
Feb 20, 2023 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith left Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks in the second period after being hit in the face by a shot from teammate Radko Gudas, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports. |
Jan 3, 2023 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith was called up from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday. |
Dec 24, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Friday, per the AHL transaction page. |
Dec 23, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Givani Smith | Smith was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Friday. |
Dec 19, 2022 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Detroit Red Wings acquired Michael Del Zotto from the Florida Panthers for Givani Smith |
Nov 10, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, |
Nov 1, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday. |
Oct 29, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith had three shots during a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. |
Oct 29, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday, Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now reports. |
Sep 22, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) was on the ice for the first day of Red Wings training camp Thursday, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports. |
Apr 29, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's season finale against the New Jersey Devils, per the NHL's media site. |
Apr 24, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) isn't in Sunday's projected lineup against the New Jersey Devils. |
Apr 23, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
Apr 19, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) is healthy but will not play Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, per NHL.com. |
Mar 31, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) doesn't have a timetable for his return, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
Mar 30, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the New York Rangers. |
Mar 27, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
Mar 26, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday's clash with the New York Islanders, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
Mar 24, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will keep him out of the lineup versus the New York Islanders. |
Mar 20, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was a healthy scratch Saturday, when the Detroit Red Wings suffered a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. |
Jan 22, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Contrary to an earlier report, Smith is still on the Detroit Red Wings active roster. |
Jan 22, 2022 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned from the active roster to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday. |
Dec 27, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was removed from COVID-19 protocols Monday. |
Dec 18, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was placed in COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
Dec 11, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith has four points -- two goals, two assists -- through 22 games and 8:18 of average ice time this season. |
Dec 4, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, blocked three shots, went plus-3 and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders. |
Nov 27, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith could ascend to the top-six group of forwards, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
Nov 18, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith scored a goal on four shots and added four hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
Oct 14, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) will be in Thursday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
Oct 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a minor injury, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. |
Sep 14, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. |
May 9, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday. |
May 8, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Saturday. |
May 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith has been promoted to the Detroit Red Wings' active roster ahead of Friday's matchup with Columbus. |
May 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to Detroit's taxi squad Friday. |
Apr 14, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday. |
Apr 13, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to the Detroit Red Wings' taxi squad Tuesday. |
Apr 12, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to the active roster Monday. |
Apr 10, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was demoted to the taxi squad Saturday. |
Apr 8, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to the active roster Thursday. |
Apr 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Wednesday. |
Apr 6, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to the active roster Tuesday. |
Apr 3, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to the active roster for Saturday's game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
Apr 2, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday. |
Apr 1, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith has been added to Detroit's active roster ahead of Thursday's matchup with Florida. |
Mar 31, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Wednesday. |
Mar 30, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to the active roster Tuesday. |
Mar 29, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to the taxi squad Monday. |
Feb 16, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday. |
Feb 12, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday. |
Feb 11, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was added to the active roster from the taxi squad Thursday. |
Feb 10, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to the taxi squad by the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. |
Feb 9, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was brought up to Detroit's active roster Tuesday. |
Feb 8, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday. |
Feb 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and served seven PIM in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. |
Feb 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith is expected to slot in on the top line against the Florida Panthers on Sunday. |
Feb 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | The Red Wings summoned Smith to the active roster Sunday. |
Feb 6, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was designated for the taxi squad Saturday. |
Feb 5, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to Detroit's active roster Friday. |
Feb 1, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to the taxi squad Monday. |
Feb 1, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith earned an assist Sunday in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
Jan 31, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | The Red Wings recalled Smith to the active roster via the taxi squad Sunday. |
Jan 30, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday. |
Jan 28, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted from the taxi squad Thursday. |
Jan 27, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Detroit assigned Smith to its taxi squad Wednesday. |
Jan 27, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith assisted on Detroit's lone goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. |
Jan 26, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was promoted to the active roster Tuesday. |
Jan 24, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was sent down to the taxi squad after Sunday's tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Jan 24, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was called up from the taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. |
Jan 22, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was sent to the taxi squad Friday. |
Jan 22, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was elevated to the active roster from the taxi squad Friday. |
Jan 12, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
Feb 11, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Jan 30, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Jan 23, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Dec 31, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Nov 22, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Nov 16, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Nov 15, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Nov 11, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Oct 30, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Oct 25, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Sep 28, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Sep 30, 2018 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
Sep 19, 2017 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Guelph (OHL). |
Oct 17, 2016 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed RW Givani Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
Oct 1, 2016 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Givani Smith to Junior Club Guelph (OHL). |
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats
Givani Smith |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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San Jose Sharks |
20 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 22 | ||||||||
Givani Smith Stats by Elite Prospects | Givani Smith Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Career Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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2013-2014 | Mississauga Senators U16 AAA | GTHL U16 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 71 | Playoffs | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
2013-2014 | Mississauga Senators U16 AAA | OHL Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Playoffs | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
2013-2014 | Team GTHL Red | OGC-16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Barrie Colts | OHL | 31 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Team Blue | U17-Dev | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Canada Red U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 56 | Playoffs | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 65 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 146 | |||||||||||||||
2016-2017 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 64 | 26 | 18 | 44 | 139 | ||||||||||||||||
2016-2017 | OHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2016-2017 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2017-2018 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 19 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
2017-2018 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 27 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 36 | Playoffs | 18 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 0 | ||||||||||
2018-2019 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 64 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 86 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
2019-2020 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 37 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 75 | ||||||||||||||||
2019-2020 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 173 | 37.50 | 45.60 | -0.10 | 41.40 | -5.60 | 0.69 | 1.04 | ||||||||
2020-2021 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 155 | 30.80 | 44.60 | -3.10 | 44.40 | -2.60 | 0.39 | 1.55 | ||||||||
2020-2021 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 25 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 54 | ||||||||||||||||
2021-2022 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 46 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 108 | 387 | 40.70 | 45.70 | -1.20 | 46.30 | -0.60 | 0.62 | 1.08 | ||||||||
2022-2023 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
2022-2023 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 46.60 | 10.80 | 43.90 | 8.00 | 3.02 | 12.08 | |||||||||
2022-2023 | Charlotte Checkers | AHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
2022-2023 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 34 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 72 | 228 | 54.50 | 48.80 | -3.60 | 53.40 | 0.90 | 0.26 | 1.05 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2023-2024 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||
Givani Smith Stats by Elite Prospects | Givani Smith Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,600,000 0.96% of cap space
2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
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Cap Hit | $800,000 | $800,000 | UFA |
AAV | $800,000 | $800,000 | |
Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
Base Salary | $800,000 | $800,000 | |
Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
Total Salary | $800,000 | $800,000 | |
Minors Salary | $800,000 | $800,000 | |
Clauses | |||
UFA Year | |||
Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,142,501 0.99% of cap space