Proposal: Fire DJ Smith

[Ice-Tray]

I am a little surprised none of the Ottawa insiders are talking about any potential change or if Dj is on the hot seat

I mean guys like Garrioch, Mendes, Simpson, etc

I mean they kinda did, it was asked an answered by Dorion. All that’s left is to see if his supportive comments were the typical kiss of death for the coach.

 

[Ice-Tray]

That’s making excuses for the player. Yes he is overused but he’s been horrid

Yeah, I don’t think it’s overuse either. He’s got some bad habits and has gotten away from playing a more simple and effective game where he uses his skating as his strength.

He’s trying to take time to pass and make plays while standing still in the D zone and he isn’t very good at it.

The jets should come on every time he gets the puck, and it looks like the forwards are expecting it as they usually take off when he has the puck.

… Only to watch him hesitate, skate deeper into the D zone, and then turn the puck over.

 

[coladin]

If this is DeBrincat ice cold, we're in for a treat

One goal in 5 weeks is not ok for Parker Kelly. Inexcusable for DeBrincat

 

[StoicSensFan]

One goal in 5 weeks is not ok for Parker Kelly. Inexcusable for DeBrincat

I agree he was brought in to be a goal scorer but there are surprisingly more facets to his game and hes still about PPG. When he starts scoring he could be the best forward we've had since... Spezza?

 

[bicboi64]

He’s got some bad habits and has gotten away from playing a more simple and effective game where he uses his skating as his strength.

He’s trying to take time to pass and make plays while standing still in the D zone and he isn’t very good at it.

I'd rather he just try to skate his way through the opposition at this point. He's done it in the past and it can't possibly be worse than standing there trying to make an outlet pass

 

[OD99]

Brannstrom IMO is the guy that needs to be replaced right now & hopefully when Zub returns they bench Brannstrom.

Not surprised as you have never liked Brannstrom but he has been on the plus side of opportunities each game until last night I believe.

Even with that, you know who had the best CORSI? Brannstrom and Holden - and Branny only had 16% OZS so he was tasked with getting the puck out of our zone.

He seemingly has bad luck to not have more points but he is far down the list of improvements needed to make this a better overall team.

3rd pairing D who moves the puck but he isn't physical so he gets called out all the time.

What was Holden doing behind the net when Brann was already engaged below the goal line? Why didn't anyone else win a board battle or clear the crease? 3 of them were there.

 

[Chabot84]

Interesting stat I came across

Sv% while leading: 85.48, 29th in the league
Sv% while trailing: 92.12, 5th in the league

All that says is we are easy Peazy to score on at will

 

[Cosmix]

I mean they kinda did, it was asked an answered by Dorion. All that’s left is to see if his supportive comments were the typical kiss of death for the coach.

The scaffolding is being erected as we speak.

 

[SENATOR]

DJ the loser is still not fired yet? I predicted 5-15 one week before the season. With only 10 points in the first 20 games. And posted this. DJ is a rookie coach, who does not want to develop himself to the NHL standards. With an NHL coach we would be above 500 right now. It is only on Dorion. Marc Crawford would make this team 500 through out the first 20 games of the season. It is just inexcusable!

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

If he loses todays game then he has to get canned right?

 

[Alex1234]

Interesting stat I came across

Sv% while leading: 85.48, 29th in the league
Sv% while trailing: 92.12, 5th in the league

You can see it right away when the energy comes down
They stop moving their feet
They Are so afraid of letting one in they turtle back, stop forechecking, stop hitting collapsing in front of the net

 

[Micklebot]

If he loses todays game then he has to get canned right?

I honestly think there's a chance he's fired regardless. They've got to be having internal talks about it at this point.

 

[OD99]

If he loses todays game then he has to get canned right?

If we lose and he sticks around then he is here all season.

 

[DJB]

Regardless of the win we are still one day closer

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Lucky win - Talbot stood on his head.

Fire DJ

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Road trip over, it’s time.

 

[Senator Stanley]

I honestly think there's a chance he's fired regardless. They've got to be having internal talks about it at this point.

I don't see it happening any time soon. Dorion's ego is too fragile to admit his mistake.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Shots were like 15-28 with 5 min left in the 2nd lol

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Shots were like 15-28 with 5 min left in the 2nd lol

Disgusting; against the freaking Flyers.

We saw these signs stemming from game 1 of pre-season. Ridiculous lack of structure and no accountability for those contributing to said structure(personnel as well).

 

[NB613]

Regardless of the win we are still one day closer

 

[swiftwin]

How long until Sens fans do the same with DJ Smith?

 

[coladin]

Shots were like 15-28 with 5 min left in the 2nd lol

Philly had three PPs to Ottawa’s zero

 

[bert]

How long until Sens fans do the same with DJ Smith?

Never he should still be let go.

I don't see it happening any time soon. Dorion's ego is too fragile to admit his mistake.

Shouldn't he be the one to go? It is his mistake.

 

[Flamingo]

Pending ownership change might scare off any good candidates. I mean, what if they want to clean house? Hold onto DJ until a new owner takes over.

 

[Micklebot]

Pending ownership change might scare off any good candidates. I mean, what if they want to clean house? Hold onto DJ until a new owner takes over.

That's what interim coaches are for. Mann or Capuano will take over when DJ gets fired,