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Jay Random · 05-15-2024, 07:57 PM

Anyone remember the late Greg Smyth?

Big slow defenceman, played 42 games for the Flames in '91-92 and '92-93. I vividly remember him being interviewed on the radio when he came here from the Nordiques. I believe it was Peter Maher who asked him what was the highlight of his NHL career so far, and he said: ‘That would have to be the time I scored a goal.’

Smyth scored one as a rookie with the Flyers in '86-87. His next goal was with the Flames, five seasons later. He bounced around the league, played for six teams altogether, then was assistant coach of the St. John's Maple Leafs for a whole month before getting in a fight with two of his own players. He was canned the following day. Seemed like a nice guy, but he was a lousy player and a complete washout as a coach.

05-15-2024, 07:57 PM	#174
Jay Random Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Exp:	Anyone remember the late Greg Smyth? Big slow defenceman, played 42 games for the Flames in '91-92 and '92-93. I vividly remember him being interviewed on the radio when he came here from the Nordiques. I believe it was Peter Maher who asked him what was the highlight of his NHL career so far, and he said: ‘That would have to be the time I scored a goal.’ Smyth scored one as a rookie with the Flyers in '86-87. His next goal was with the Flames, five seasons later. He bounced around the league, played for six teams altogether, then was assistant coach of the St. John's Maple Leafs for a whole month before getting in a fight with two of his own players. He was canned the following day. Seemed like a nice guy, but he was a lousy player and a complete washout as a coach. __________________ WARNING: The preceding message may not have been processed in a sarcasm-free facility.