The Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Oliver Kylington and forward Givani Smith to professional tryout agreements on Wednesday.

Kylington was most recently with the Anaheim Ducks where he played in six games.

This past season, Kylington was traded twice. He was first dealt from the Colorado Avalanche to the New York Islanders as part of the Brock Nelson trade, and the Islanders quickly shipped him off to the Ducks for future considerations.

In his seven NHL seasons, Kylington has played for the Calgary Flames, Avalanche and Ducks. In 220 career games, the 28-year-old defenseman has recorded 18 goals, 42 assists, and 60 points.

Smith was also traded twice during the 2024-25 campaign. He was traded from the San Jose Sharks to the Avalanche in a deal that included Alexandar Georgiev and Mackenzie Blackwood in December.

Right before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, he was dealt from the Avalanche to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Erik Johnson.

In six NHL seasons, Smith has played for the Detroit Red Wings, Sharks, Florida Panthers, and Avalanche.

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The 27-year-old forward has recorded nine goals, 13 assists, and 22 points in 168 career games.

Both Kylington and Smith will compete at training camp in hopes of earning an opening-night roster spot with the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes Sign Oliver Kylington And Givani Smith To PTO Contracts