LeafsNation75
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Maple Leafs grooming D.J. Smith to become an NHL head coach - Sportsnet.ca
While it would be a great thing for D.J. Smith if he becomes a coach in the NHL if it's with the Islanders since they are the only team currently looking for one or another team in the future, I get the feeling this is Sportsnet doing a similar story when they mentioned how the Leafs risked losing Mark Hunter prior to Kyle Dubas being named the GM. If any team has success and keeps making the playoffs, those who are in assistant roles for them would be considered for promotions from other teams.
While it would be a great thing for D.J. Smith if he becomes a coach in the NHL if it's with the Islanders since they are the only team currently looking for one or another team in the future, I get the feeling this is Sportsnet doing a similar story when they mentioned how the Leafs risked losing Mark Hunter prior to Kyle Dubas being named the GM. If any team has success and keeps making the playoffs, those who are in assistant roles for them would be considered for promotions from other teams.