| Jason Smith |
| Jason Matthew Smith Defense Right-Handed Shot Height: 6' 3", Weight: 220 pounds Born: 11.2.73 Calgary, Alberta |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs with Steve Sullivan and the rights to Alyn McCauley for Doug Gilmour, Dave Ellett, and Devils' 4th round pick in the 1999 E.D., 2.25.97 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Playing in the WHL affords a young player the chance to play tough hockey night in and night out, and that's what Smith
ultimately brought to the NHL.
He also brought some leadership qualities, which would be called upon later in his career.
He would split time between New Jersey and Albany his rookie year, but comfortably made the rookie status cutoff, playing in
41 games.
A knee injury limited Smith to 9 games in 94-95, 2 in New Jersey, and 7 in Albany, but he would be with the River Rats for
their run for the Calder Cup. Actually, he captained that team.
He would play for the Leafs for a couple of seasons before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. He would be named their
captain after Doug Weight was traded and go on to serve the longest tenure in team's history, which even surpasses Wayne
Gretzky and Mark Messier. That time also includes a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006.
He would play for the Flyers for one season, and that season he served as their captain as well. Some considered it a
placeholder until Mike Richards was ready to take the role on.
He would also play one season for the Ottawa Senators before retiring in 2009.
ultimately brought to the NHL.
He also brought some leadership qualities, which would be called upon later in his career.
He would split time between New Jersey and Albany his rookie year, but comfortably made the rookie status cutoff, playing in
41 games.
A knee injury limited Smith to 9 games in 94-95, 2 in New Jersey, and 7 in Albany, but he would be with the River Rats for
their run for the Calder Cup. Actually, he captained that team.
He would play for the Leafs for a couple of seasons before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. He would be named their
captain after Doug Weight was traded and go on to serve the longest tenure in team's history, which even surpasses Wayne
Gretzky and Mark Messier. That time also includes a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006.
He would play for the Flyers for one season, and that season he served as their captain as well. Some considered it a
placeholder until Mike Richards was ready to take the role on.
He would also play one season for the Ottawa Senators before retiring in 2009.
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| Entry Draft: 1992 First Round Pick (18th overall) by the New Jersey Devils |
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