D. J. Smith.

About D. J. Smith

Denis Joseph Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is an associate coach for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously served as head coach of the Ottawa Senators for five seasons from 2019 to 2023 as well as interim head coach for the Los Angeles Kings in 2026. As a player, Smith played 45 NHL games with both 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.