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LA Kings Name D.J. Smith Assistant Coach

LA Kings Name D.J. Smith Assistant Coach

February 6, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

The LA Kings have named D.J. Smith as an assistant coach, joining assistant coaches Trent Yawney and Derik Johnson, goaltending coach Mike Buckley and video coordinator Samson Lee on interim head coach Jim Hiller’s staff.

Communication is Key For Senators’ D.J. Smith

Communication is Key For Senators’ D.J. Smith

October 6, 2023 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

At the conclusion of last season, Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle went to bat for their head coach when Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion didn’t immediately announce that D.J. Smith was returning for the 2023-24 campaign.

Smith eyes step forward for Senators: ‘We’ve just got to find ways to win’

Smith eyes step forward for Senators: ‘We’ve just got to find ways to win’

September 1, 2023 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Amid a six-year playoff drought, head coach D.J. Smith believes the Ottawa Senators are ready to take a step forward this season in the competitive Eastern Conference.

National Men’s Team Coaching Staff Named for 2023 IIHF World Championship

National Men’s Team Coaching Staff Named for 2023 IIHF World Championship

April 14, 2023 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

André Tourigny to serve as head coach; D.J. Smith, Alex Tanguay, Troy Ryan named assistants.

One-on-one with Senators coach D.J. Smith on the eve of the season

One-on-one with Senators coach D.J. Smith on the eve of the season

October 11, 2022 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

“We want to be competitive and in the first 20 games we know where we have to be.”

D.J. Smith adapting his coaching approach in next stage of Senators’ development

D.J. Smith adapting his coaching approach in next stage of Senators’ development

September 22, 2022 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

“There’s still some development to go, but in saying that, it’s more about winning.”

Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith good at keeping big picture in focus

Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith good at keeping big picture in focus

February 24, 2022 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Earlier this week, we shared a moment of appreciation for the Ottawa Senators’ Thomas Chabot, one of the most under-rated star defencemen in the NHL.

One-on-one with Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith with training camp set to get under way next month

One-on-one with Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith with training camp set to get under way next month

August 26, 2021 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

D.J. Smith is getting ready to pack his bags and head back to his Ottawa home this weekend.

Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 40th anniversary with 15 new inductees

Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 40th anniversary with 15 new inductees

August 5, 2021 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

The Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 40th anniversary in a big way.

Ottawa Senators extend head coach D.J. Smith

Ottawa Senators extend head coach D.J. Smith

July 28, 2021 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

The Ottawa Senators announced today that the team has extended head coach D.J. Smith’s contract for two seasons.

GARRIOCH: Coaching 100th game, D.J. Smith confident Senators heading the right way

GARRIOCH: Coaching 100th game, D.J. Smith confident Senators heading the right way

March 10, 2021 | News

“I couldn’t be more excited to be the head coach of this group. We’re getting better as a group, myself included.”

With less practice time, NHL morning skates making a comeback in 2021

With less practice time, NHL morning skates making a comeback in 2021

January 27, 2021 | News

D.J. Smith knows what the data suggests. NHL players strapping on their gear for a morning skate seven or eight hours before a game probably isn’t the best use of energy.

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