Richard Allan Smith (born June 29, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Boston traded him, along with Reggie Leach and Bob Stewart for Carol Vadnais and Don O'Donoghue in February 1972 to the California Golden Seals of the NHL.

He would remain with the Blues until the 1976–77 NHL season when he returned to the Boston Bruins.

Rick Smith was a steady defenseman, not a scorer but a reliable part of talented teams.

An important part of winning Bruin teams who worked hard in every game he participated in.