D.J. Smith is fired

At last,” shout Ottawa Senators fans.

The organization has finally decided to show head coach D.J. Smith the door.

The Senators are in the cellar of the NHL standings and have lost their last four games.

Jacques Martin will take over (on an interim basis):

News Release: D.J. Smith has been relieved of his head coaching duties; Jacques Martin has been named #Sens interim head coach. Daniel Alfredsson joins the team's coaching staff as an assistant coach: https://t.co/UtadFrrkEG pic.twitter.com/LZiNGB5Mbm

– Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 18, 2023