Floyd Smith

Floyd Robert Donald Smith (born May 16, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and coach. He grew up in Galt, Ontario, playing junior hockey with the Galt Black Hawks. Over his playing career he appeared in 616 National Hockey League games for the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Buffalo Sabres.

Smith was the first team captain of the expansion Sabres in 1970, holding the position until he stopped playing early in the 1971-72 season to become an assistant coach. He coached the AHL affiliate Cincinnati Swords, winning the Calder Cup with them in 1973. Hired to coach the Sabres in 1974, he led the team to the 1975 Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games. After consecutive second-round losses, he was fired in 1977. He went on to coach the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association in their final season in 1978.

Smith was hired to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1979, but a car accident in March 1980 saw him step away from his duties. He remained with the team as a scout and later served as general manager from 1989 to 1991.