Geoff Smith was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, in the
1987 NHL entry draft by the
Edmonton Oilers. He won the
Stanley Cup as a rookie with Edmonton in the
1989–90 season. Part way through the
1993–94 NHL season Geoff Smith was traded to the
Florida Panthers. Smith remained in the Panthers' organization until he became a
New York Ranger in
1997–98. He retired following his second season with the Rangers. ==Coaching career==