Givani Smith

Age 23 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 Jason Woolley
Draft Year 2016
Drafted Overall 46
Draft Round 2
Draft Team Detroit Red Wings
  • No contract for upcoming season.
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  • Career Earnings: $2,142,500

Transaction History
May 9, 2021 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
May 8, 2021 Assigned 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 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 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.
Apr 13, 2021 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was reassigned to the 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 Assigned 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 Lightning.
Apr 2, 2021 Assigned 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 Assigned 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 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to the taxi squad Monday.
Feb 16, 2021 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
Feb 12, 2021 Assigned 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 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to the taxi squad by the 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 Assigned 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 Panthers.
Feb 7, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith is expected to slot in on the top line against the 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 Assigned 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 Panthers.
Jan 31, 2021 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | The Red Wings recalled Smith to the active roster via the taxi squad Sunday.
Jan 30, 2021 Assigned 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 Assigned 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 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 Blackhawks.
Jan 24, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was called up from the taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game against the 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 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | Givani Smith | Smith was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Feb 11, 2020 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jan 30, 2020 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jan 23, 2020 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Dec 31, 2019 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Nov 22, 2019 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Nov 16, 2019 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Nov 15, 2019 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Nov 11, 2019 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 30, 2019 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 25, 2019 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled RW Givani Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 28, 2019 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 30, 2018 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 19, 2017 Assigned 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 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned RW Givani Smith to Junior Club Guelph (OHL).
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Givani Smith		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Detroit Red Wings 16 1 3 4 -5 21 155 30.80 44.60 -3.10 44.40 -2.60 0.39 1.55
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
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
Givani Smith Stats by Elite Prospects | Givani Smith Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date October 17, 2016
Agent Jason Woolley
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,142,501 0.99% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $725,833 $728,333 $714,167 $714,167 $714,167
RFA
AAV $925,000 $927,500 $913,333 $913,333 $913,333
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $257,500 $182,500 $157,500
Base Salary $0 $0 $650,000 $700,000 $700,000
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500 $0 $0
Total Salary $0 $0 $742,500 $700,000 $700,000
Minors Salary $0 $0 $67,500 $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year