We remember him for a lot more than that.
Smith was a strong physical presence who was not afraid to use his size. He was a good player on both sides of the puck. The Defenseman would have three seasons where he went over 40 Points, two of them going over 50. Smith was a member of three of their Stanley Cup wins (1987, 1988 & 1990), and he was named to the All-Star Team in 1991. His run in Edmonton ended when he was traded to Chicago after the 1990-91 Season.
25. Steve Smith
Steve Smith might be best known for an error he caused in the 1986 Smythe Division Finals. With the score tied at two, Smith collected the puck from behind his net, and when he went to clear it, he deflected it off his Goalie, Grant Fuhr, and the puck wound up his own net. The Oilers would lose the game and the series, and Smith was labeled a "bonehead" by Oilers fans.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Selected in the 6th Round, 111th Overall in the NFL Draft 6/10/81.
- Departed: Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Dave Manson and Chicago’s 1992 3rd Round Pick (which would be Kirk Maltby) 10/2/91.
- Games Played: 385
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Notable Statistics: 46 Goals
172 Assists
218 Points
1,080 PIM
.57 PPG
+99 Plus/Minus
31.6 Point Shares
87 Playoff Games
10 Goals
29 Assists
39 Points
216 PIM
.45 PPG
+39 Plus/Minus
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Champion (1987, 1988 & 1990)
All-Star Game (1991)
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