Jason Smith
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Jason Smith Facts
- Date of Birth
- Nov 02, 1973
- Age
- 52
- Place of Birth
- Calgary, AB, CAN
- Nation
- Canada
- Youth Team
- -
- Position
- D
- Height
- 191 cm / 6'3"
- Weight
- 95 kg / 209 lbs
- Shoots
- R
- Status
- Retired
- Highlights
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Smith carried on a great junior career after being drafted, winning several accolades. Smith made his NHL debut with the Devils in the 1993-94 season, but missed the majority of the next season because of a knee injury. then moved up to the NHL for good, playing with the Devils until 1997 when he was dealt to the Maple Leafs. After a few years in Toronto, Smith was traded to the Oilers in 1999 and settled in to his new club, becoming the captain.
Known more for his gritty play, Smith continued to be one of the teams leaders both on and off the ice. He was always ready to drop the gloves and stand up for his teammates, although he was not a heavyweight fighter. He was never a top scorer, but his presence in a locker room was very important. Following a year away from NHL hockey due to the lock out year, Smith would lead a surprising Oiler team as captain into the NHL Stanley Cup Finals in 2006. Last two seasons of his career he spent in Philadelphia and Ottawa.
Aside from his World Junior gold medal experience, Smith has gone on to represent his homeland at 2001 World Championships.
Team Staff profile of Jason Smith also available »Known more for his gritty play, Smith continued to be one of the teams leaders both on and off the ice. He was always ready to drop the gloves and stand up for his teammates, although he was not a heavyweight fighter. He was never a top scorer, but his presence in a locker room was very important. Following a year away from NHL hockey due to the lock out year, Smith would lead a surprising Oiler team as captain into the NHL Stanley Cup Finals in 2006. Last two seasons of his career he spent in Philadelphia and Ottawa.
Aside from his World Junior gold medal experience, Smith has gone on to represent his homeland at 2001 World Championships.
As a player you could take out frustration or energy by doing something, and as a coach, you have to pass on words and knowledge
—Jason Smith 2016
He doesn't really do the one thing that stands out. He just does the right thing every day
—Joffrey Lupul 2007
If you watch him play through the years, the way he plays speaks for itself
—Derian Hatcher 2007
Jason has been one of the best leaders in the game. He has everything in him to be a good captain
—Simon Gagne 2007
We have to be ready to play every night and playing at a high level and executing well
—Jason Smith 2007
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| S | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | POST | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90-91 |  Team Alberta | CWG | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Jason Smith Career Highlights
| Season | Awards by Season |
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| 1991-1992 | |
| 1992-1993 | |
| 1994-1995 | |
| 2005-2006 |
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RetiredJason Smith Biography and Trivia
Cult/Star player for Edmonton Oilers
Cult/Star player for Regina Pats
- 2009-09-02 • Announced his retirement
- 2008-07-08 • Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Ottawa Senators to a two-year contract
- 2007-07-01 • Traded to the Philadelphia Flyers w/ J. Lupul for J. Pitkänen, G. Sanderson, '09 3rd rounder (C. Abney)
- 2004-09-15 • Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers to a four-year contract
- 2003-07-26 • Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year contract
- 1999-03-23 • Traded to the Edmonton Oilers for a 1999 4th rounder (J. Zion), 2000 2nd rounder (K. Vernarsky)
- 1997-02-25 • Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs w/ S. Sullivan, rights to A. McCauley for D. Ellett, D. Gilmour, 1999 3rd rounder (A. Lakos)
Missed majority of 1994-95 due to knee injury suffered in practice, November 5, 1994
He and his wife, Wendy, have two daughters, Jordan and Britney.