Givani Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey right-winger for the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL as of February 2025. Born on February 27, 1998, Smith's hockey journey began in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he played for teams like the Barrie Colts, Guelph Storm, and Kitchener Rangers. Drafted 46th overall in the second round by the Detroit Red Wings in 2016, he made his NHL debut in 2019. Over the years, he has played for multiple NHL teams, including the Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and San Jose Sharks. As of the 2024–25 season, he is part of the Colorado Avalanche roster, playing for its affiliate team Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League.
Givani Smith's contract
According to Spotrac, Givani Smith is under contract with the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. He signed a two-year deal worth $1,600,000, which includes $1,600,000 guaranteed. His contract carries an average annual salary of $800,000, with a cap hit of $800,000 in both years of the deal. In the 2024-25 season, he is set to earn a base salary of $800,000. After the 2024-25 season, Smith will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA). Here is a detailed breakdown of his contract:
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2023-2024 | 25 | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 |
| 2024-2025 | 26 | $800,000 | $791,666 | $1,329,209 |
Givani Smith salary
Smith will be earning a salary of $800,000 each season as per Spotrac.
How much of Givani Smith’s contract is guaranteed?
Givani Smith's contract is fully guaranteed for two years, meaning the entire $1,600,000 is guaranteed as per Sportac.
Givani Smith's career earnings
As of January 2025, Givani Smith's career earnings amount to $3,061,344 as per Spotrac.
Givani Smith's contract history
Givani Smith has signed three contracts in his NHL career as per Spotrac.
Rookie Contract (2016-2019): A three-year deal worth $2.775 million, with an average salary of $925,000.
Extension Contract (2021-2023): A two-year deal worth $1.5 million, with an average salary of $750,000.
Free Agent Contract (2023-2025): A two-year deal worth $1.6 million, with an average salary of $800,000.
FAQs on Givani Smith contract
A. Givani Smith was waived by the San Jose Sharks on December 8, 2024.
