Senators’ Goaltending Still a Concern Despite Changes for 2024-25

Fans of the Ottawa Senators could be forgiven for feeling like the cynical weatherman Phil Connors, played by Bill Murray in the 1993 comedy classic “Groundhog Day”. Based on what…

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Published: 1 month ago

Friedman: Why Senators felt like they needed to move on from D.J. Smith

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman joins Evanka Osmak on Sportsnet Central to break down the Ottawa Senators firing head coach D.J. Smith, discuss how surprised he was with the timing and how Jacques Martin and Daniel Alfredsson can help the club.

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Published: 1 year ago

Staios feels Martin, Alfredsson will bring consistency to Senators

D.J. Smith was fired as head coach of the Ottawa Senators on Monday, a day after the club lost its fourth straight game, falling four games below .500 and entrenched in the NHL’s Atlantic Division basement. 

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Published: 1 year ago

‘He cares so much about this team’: Staios on Alfredsson committing full time with Senators

Ottawa Senators interim GM Steve Staios discusses the importance of having Daniel Alfredsson being around the team and how he appreciates his commitment in transitioning to a full time role.

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Published: 1 year ago

What was the telltale sign for Senators’ Staios to consider firing D.J. Smith?

Ottawa Senators’ President of Hockey Operations Steve Staios discusses when he started to seriously consider firing head coach D.J. Smith stating that he felt the team was too inconsistent and that they were reverting to their old ways.

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Published: 1 year ago

Senators Fire Head Coach D.J. Smith

The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday, Dec. 18 that they have fired head coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with interim head coach Jacques Martin. The announcement follows the fourth straight…

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Published: 1 year ago

Senators fire coach Smith; Martin named interim

The Ottawa Senators fired head coach D.J. Smith and assistant Davis Payne on Monday. Jacques Martin will serve as interim coach.

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Published: 1 year ago

Senators fire head coach Smith, name Martin as interim replacement

The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith amid yet another losing season in the nation's capital.

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Published: 1 year ago

Senators Fire DJ Smith, Martin Named Interim Head Coach

After last night’s ugly loss against the defending Stanley Cup Champions and the general sense of the roof caving in the last couple weeks, it felt like the organization was backed into a corner of sorts. And today, they did the inevitable. The Ott

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Published: 1 year ago

DJ Smith Out in Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators have relieved Head Coach DJ Smith of his duties.

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Published: 1 year ago

Senators fire coach D.J. Smith after 26 games in 2023-24

The Ottawa Senators fired coach D.J. Smith on Monday, one day after the team’s fourth consecutive loss. Ottawa named Jacques Martin interim head coach, while Daniel Alfredsson will serve as an assistant coach. This story will be updated. (Photo