Background
Smith, Neil was born on January 9, 1954 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
professional sports team executive
Smith, Neil was born on January 9, 1954 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Student, We. Michigan University.
Selected National Hockey League amateur draft New York Islanders, with scouting department, 1980-1981. From director professional scouting to director farm system Detroit Red Wings, 1982. Director scouting, player procurement, general manager, governor Adirondack Red Wings (American Hockey League).
General manager New York Rangers, 1989-2000, president, 1992-2000. Consultant Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, 2002. General manager New York Islanders, 2006.
Consultant Hockey Operations Department Dallas Stars, since 2006. Hockey analyst Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, OLN, 2005—2006.
Board of directors National Child Abuse Prevention Center.
Married Katia Smith.