Ottawa Senators extend head coach D.J. Smith
The Ottawa Senators announced today that the team has extended head coach D.J. Smith’s contract for two seasons.
Capuano headlines ECHL Alumni at World Championships
Jack Capuano will take a piece of the ECHL with him to the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, which begin on Friday in Riga, Latvia.
GARRIOCH: Coaching 100th game, D.J. Smith confident Senators heading the right way
“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
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.
OHL Footprint: Coaches in the NHL
Last week we took a look at the 10 NHL captains with Ontario Hockey League origins. This week, we turn our attention behind the bench where eleven NHL coaches have OHL roots.
RADIO: Sportsnet Hockey Central Head Coaches Interviews
Sportsnet Hockey Central have spent time over the last few weeks speaking with many of our head coaches during the paused NHL season. Take a listen.
Senators head coach D.J. Smith paid his dues on his road to the top
The 42-year-old Smith has paid his dues to get here. He’s earned the right to take the next step in the coaching level when he steps behind the bench for the Senators’ opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 2 in his old stamping grounds at Scotiabank Arena.
‘Very long road’ brings Jones to NHL
Former Windsor Spitfires head coach Bob Jones will sheepishly tell the story of a conversation with former Detroit Red Wings general manager Jimmy Devellano.
Smith hired by Senators as coach
Former Toronto assistant, NHL defensemen signs three-year contract
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