On the surface it seems simple – a win-win. Ryan Smyth wants to play for the Edmonton Oilers and hoist the Stanley Cup. The Oilers aren't going to make the playoffs, and Smyth's contract expires at ...

There are great players, and then there are players who mean something—to a team, a city, a fanbase. For the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Smyth wasn’t just a left winger. He was the soul of the franchise, a ...

If you've ever had the pleasure of personally meeting Ryan Smyth, you know how he approaches you when he stops to say hello. First off, it's that big wide smile he flashes at you. Then, it's those ...

Ryan Smyth is happy to be home. Smyth scored a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers won their fifth game in a row, beating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Sunday night. Shawn Horcoff and Jordan Eberle also ...