Robert "Bobby" Smith was born on February 12, 1958 in North Sydney. Smith played in Montreal for six and a half seasons. Winning a Stanely Cup along the way in Montreal in 1986. The Stars weren't their best when Smith joined the team, because they were last or second to last place. Bobby had a three year contract signed with the North Stars for around 250 thousand dollars. Bobby became a bit and played well for the Stars.