| D. J. Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 13, 1977 Windsor, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Colorado Avalanche | ||
| Coached for | Ottawa Senators | ||
| NHL draft |
41st overall, 1995 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 1997–2004 | ||
| Coaching career | 2005–present | ||
Denis Joseph Smith[1] (born May 13, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current assistant coach of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously served as head coach of the Ottawa Senators for five seasons between 2019-2023. 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.
Denis Joseph "D.J." Smith – Windsor Spitfire 1994 – 1997