#22
Right WingFormer Player
Cole Smith
USA·Age 30
Final VGK Season · 2025–26
21
GP
2
G
0
A
2
PTS
0
+/-
9
PIM
11.6
SH%
11.3
xG
Last 10 Games
Cole Smith has not appeared in the Golden Knights' last 10 games.
About
An undrafted, physical fourth-line winger known for penalty killing and relentless forechecking, Smith joined Vegas in March 2026 via trade from Nashville. He signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, 2026, on a three-year deal worth $3M AAV.
Notable Moments
2025-26 Season
- PhysicalPlayoffsJun 6, 2026
Big hit game — 14 hits vs Hurricanes
- PhysicalPlayoffsJun 2, 2026
Big hit game — 7 hits @ Hurricanes
- PhysicalPlayoffsMay 20, 2026
Big hit game — 8 hits @ Avalanche
- PhysicalPlayoffsApr 27, 2026
Big hit game — 9 hits @ Mammoth
Tracked since January 2026.
All moments & injuries →Transactions
- RELEASEJul 1, 2026
Released → CHI
Signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks (UFA)
- TRADEMar 3, 2026
Acquired from NSH ($1M)
The Vegas Golden Knights acquire Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators for a 2028 3rd round pick and Christoffer Sedoff.