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He was the first overall pick in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Bobby Smith
A first overall draft pick and Calder Trophy winner, he enjoyed a distinguished NHL career with the Minnesota North Stars and Montreal Canadiens, highlighted by a Stanley Cup victory and over 1,000 career points.
Position
Defenceman, Left Wing, Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's Rookie of the Year.
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He won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986.
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He was the 32nd player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points.
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He played in four Stanley Cup Finals during his career.
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He represented Canada at the 1982 World Championships, earning a silver medal.
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He scored his first career NHL hat-trick in a 7–2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He recorded his 800th NHL point in a 7–3 loss to the Boston Bruins.
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He scored his 300th NHL goal in a 5–3 loss to the Quebec Nordiques.
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He recorded his 600th NHL assist on Mike Keane's first-period goal.
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He was the majority owner of the Halifax Mooseheads junior hockey team for twenty years.
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The OMJHL established a trophy in his honor for on-ice and academic excellence.
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He initially played as a defenceman in the mosquito division, scoring 36 goals and seven assists over 14 games.
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As a junior player, he set OMJHL records with 123 assists and 192 points in a single season.
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During his final junior season, he competed neck-and-neck with Wayne Gretzky for the league scoring title.
About Bobby Smith
A highly skilled center, he was the first overall pick in the 1978 NHL draft and went on to play for the Minnesota North Stars and Montreal Canadiens. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as Rookie of the Year and a Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1986, accumulating over 1,000 career points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1979
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Stanley Cup Champion
1986
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1,000 NHL Points
1991
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1,000 NHL Games Played
1992
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World Championships Silver Medal
1982
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bobby Smith.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defenceman, Left Wing, Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 68 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Born: North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 357
Assists: 679
Points: 1036
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1978
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Minnesota North Stars Montreal Canadiens Minnesota North Stars
Bobby Smith played for 3 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Minnesota North Stars in 1978.