| Born: | May 13, 1977 | Draft: | 1995 Islanders, 41st overall |
| Hometown: | Cranston, RI, USA | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | USA | | |
Denis John “D. J.” Smith (born May 13, 1977) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).
As a player, Smith played 45 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche. As a coach, Smith won the Memorial Cup in 2015, and spent four years as an assistant with the Maple Leafs before joining Ottawa.
Years as a NHL player: 1997-04
Years as a NHL coach: 2019-present
D.J. Smith Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Senators Need to See a Big Season From Coach Smith
- D.J. Smith’s Evolution Is Key to Senators’ Future Success
- Smith to Bring Immediate Impact to Senators
- Senators Name D.J. Smith Coach, Maple Leafs Hire McFarland
Coaching History
- 2004-10 Windsor Spitfires OHL Asst. Coach
- 2010-12 Windsor Spitfires OHL Assoc. Coach
- 2012-15 Oshawa Generals OHL Head Coach
- 2013-14 Canada U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Asst. Coach
- 2013-14 OHL All-Stars Jr Super Series Head Coach
- 2014-15 Oshawa Generals OHL Asst. General Manager
- 2015-19 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Asst. Coach
- 2019-present Ottawa Senators NHL Head Coach
Achievements
- 2008-09 OHL Champion
- 2013-14 Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal
- 2013-14 OHL Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy)
- 2013-14 OHL First All-Star Team
- 2014-15 CHL Memorial Cup Champion
- 2014-15 OHL Champion