Player Profile
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Shoots
Left
Born
Dec 2, 2007
Hometown
Valmiera, LAT
Nationality
🇱🇻 Latvia
Scouting Report
Latvian defender with big length and a projectable frame. A true upside bet whose exposure to stronger competition is already raising his floor.
Strengths
- Length
- Mobility
- Projectable frame
- Poise
NHL Projection
Comparable
Top-four two-way D
Frequently Asked About Alberts Smits
Who is Alberts Smits?
Alberts Smits is a Left Defenseman for HK Riga in the Russian MHL, ranked #5 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. Latvian defender with big length and a projectable frame. A true upside bet whose exposure to stronger competition is already raising his floor.
What position does Alberts Smits play?
Alberts Smits plays Left Defenseman for HK Riga.
Where does Alberts Smits play hockey?
Alberts Smits plays for HK Riga in the Russian MHL.
Where was Alberts Smits drafted?
Alberts Smits was selected 5 overall by New York Rangers in round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft. Draft Prospects Hockey ranked him #5 on its final board.
What is Alberts Smits's NHL projection?
Alberts Smits projects as a top-four two-way d at the NHL level.
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