Givani Smith
Age: 23
2021 Stats
GP: 16
G: 1
A: 3
PTS: 4
2021 Salary: $714,166
Status
Givani Smith just concluded his entry level contract. The jury is still out on Smith. He has the potential to be a bottom six power forward or he could end up being selected by Seattle in the Expansion Draft if left unprotected.
Prediction
Givani Smith will earn a bridge contract of two years for $1.8 million with an annual cap hit of $900,000.
Evgeny Svechnikov
Age: 24
2021 Stats
GP: 21
G: 3
A: 5
PTS: 8
2021 Salary: $874,125
Status
Placed on waivers twice this past season and not selected, Evgeny Svechnikov is running out of time to impress the Detroit front office. The former first round selection from 2015, Svechnikov has only played 41 games at the NHL level. He will most likely be left unprotected in the Expansion Draft.
Prediction
Evgeny Svechnikov will earn a bridge contract of two years for $1.8 million with an annual cap hit of $900,000.