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Bryan Smolinski, nicknamed Smoke, is an American ice hockey player. He currently plays centre for the Ottawa Senators. Born December 27, 1971 in Toledo, Ohio, he grew up in Detroit and was a star player with Michigan State. He was drafted 21st overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins.

After an impressive rookie season in 1993-94, Smolinski faltered somewhat the next year, and in the summer of 1995 was included alongside Glen Murray in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins that saw veteran star Kevin Stevens and Shawn McEachern come to Boston. Smolinski had a successful season as the third line centre for the star laden Penguins, but after the 1995-96 season Smolinski and the team could not agree on a new contract. Smolinksi sat out the start of the next season playing for the Detroit Vipers of the IHL. Eventually in November the General Manager Mike Milbury of the New York Islanders agreed to trade defenceman Darius Kasparaitis and rookie Andreas Johansson for the rights to Smolinksi.

Smolinski played three seasons for the Islanders. After as solid first season, the second two were disappointing. In June 1999 Smolinski was part of an eight player trade that saw him star Zigmund Palffy, goaltender Marcel Cousineau and 4th round selection previously acquired from the New Jersey Devils, that became Daniel Johansson traded to the Los Angeles Kings for Olli Jokinen, Josh Green, Mathieu Biron and 1st round selection that became Taylor Pyatt.

Smolinski played four seasons for the Kings, before being traded to the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline for defence prospect Tim Gleason in March 2003. While not as spectacular a player as many of the Senators' young stars Smolinski is one of the few experienced veterans on the team.

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