RYAN
SMYTH
LW
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
191 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
19
years
Debut
1994-95
Born
Feb 21, 1976
(48 yrs)
Banff, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 1994 (1/6).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-04-11 |
Announced his retirement at the end of the season.
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| 2013-12-15 |
Missed 3 games (strained neck).
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| 2013-12-10 |
Strained neck, day-to-day.
|
| 2013-11-05 |
Missed 6 games (strained groin).
|
| 2013-10-22 |
Strained groin, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2006-07 |
| WHL | East Second All-Star Team East Second All-Star Team | 1994-95 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 2002 (Canada) |
Scouting Report
Was one of the best standing in front of the net to tip in point shots. Had underrated playmaking skills. Went to the net with vigor and scored the majority of his goals due to supreme determination. Always led by example. His style of play often led to a lot of injuries. Didn't have enough of a shot to be an elite goal-scoring winger. Wasn't as dangerous later on in his career, mainly because he took so much abuse in front of the net.
Long Range Potential: Hard-working, scoring winger and grinder.
