News Article: Sens hire DJ Smith as head coach

[Burrowsaurus]

Capuano isn't really the right fit here
...

With capuano and smith it will look like our bench is run by mafia hitmen. I think that makes him the perfect fit here.

 

[BatherSeason]

What do we think about the rumour we're interested in Capuano?

The "at least we tried" story. I am sure Capuano who has received a fairly nice salary as an associate coach and before that an NHL head coach is just chomping at the bit to become one of the lowest paid assistant coaches in the league.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

It's "champing at the bit", Steve Warne explained this many times, on TGOR.

 

[OgieO]

Capuano is an interesting choice for us actually. He LOVES offense from the D. He encourages them to rush, join the rush, etc often. It's is a great fit for today's game and our emerging D corps or Chabot, Brannstrom, Wolanin, JBD, etc. BUT, Florida was a freakin trainwreck defensively. Either the talent wasn't there or we couldn't deploy them properly.

But we may have better suited players for that style. Not better players, just a better fit for what he does with the D.

 

[FormentonTheFuture]

The "at least we tried" story. I am sure Capuano who has received a fairly nice salary as an associate coach and before that an NHL head coach is just chomping at the bit to become one of the lowest paid assistant coaches in the league.

You realize the Sens also had an associate coach for the last three years, right?

 

[stempniaksen]

Capuano was a really bad Head Coach, but having a guy who has been in that position before could actually be a big benefit to DJ. I wouldn't hate it if it comes to fruition. Not as happy as would have been with Boughner, but happier than if the Sens just shoehorned some alumni in to that role (Kelly and Donovan or something).

 

[Masked]

It's "champing at the bit", Steve Warne explained this many times, on TGOR.

Or Paul Giamatti did in Billions as well.

 

[BatherSeason]

You realize the Sens also had an associate coach for the last three years, right?

Yes, I do realize this, thanks.

 

[FormentonTheFuture]

Capuano officially named as Associate Coach

 

[stempniaksen]

Jack Capuano named Ottawa Senators associate coach

Don't hate it

 

[BatherSeason]

The "at least we tried" story. I am sure Capuano who has received a fairly nice salary as an associate coach and before that an NHL head coach is just chomping at the bit to become one of the lowest paid assistant coaches in the league.

I will eat my shorts, I was completely wrong on this one. I applaud the org, nice hire here.

 

[coladin]

Or Paul Giamatti did in Billions as well.

Best show.

 

[coladin]

Love this hiring. Capuano.

 

[Qward]

Just so I am clear,

DJ Smith - Played for AVS, Leafs. Assistant Coached Leafs - Almost got Islanders job
Marc Crawford - Played for the Canucks, coached the Avs, Nordiques, Stars, Kings, and Sens
Jack Capuano - Played for Leafs, Canucks, Bruins - Coached Islanders
Chris Kelly - Played for Sens, Bruins - Assistant Coached Sens

Still not sure how Kevin Bacon fits into all of this...

 

[seafoam]

Capuano was a really bad Head Coach, but having a guy who has been in that position before could actually be a big benefit to DJ. I wouldn't hate it if it comes to fruition. Not as happy as would have been with Boughner, but happier than if the Sens just shoehorned some alumni in to that role (Kelly and Donovan or something).

He wasn’t really bad, he was just in a tough position and was held onto for a couple years too long.

 

[FormentonTheFuture]

Just so I am clear,

DJ Smith - Played for AVS, Leafs. Assistant Coached Leafs - Almost got Islanders job
Marc Crawford - Played for the Canucks, coached the Avs, Nordiques, Stars, Kings, and Sens
Jack Capuano - Played for Leafs, Canucks, Bruins - Coached Islanders
Chris Kelly - Played for Sens, Bruins - Assistant Coached Sens

Still not sure how Kevin Bacon fits into all of this...

not sure if you meant Crawford is still here, but he just went to Chicago.

 

[Qward]

not sure if you meant Crawford is still here, but he just went to Chicago.

I was unaware of that.

 

[aragorn]

I'm starting to like what I'm seeing from this rebuild, hopefully, this coaching staff will play a tough style of hockey that are really hard to play against.

 

[topshelf15]

I'm starting to like what I'm seeing from this rebuild, hopefully, this coaching staff will play a tough style of hockey that are really hard to play against.

Real 200 ft hockey,I want an hell bent forecheck,and players that will win puck battles all over the ice

 

[JD1]

The "at least we tried" story. I am sure Capuano who has received a fairly nice salary as an associate coach and before that an NHL head coach is just chomping at the bit to become one of the lowest paid assistant coaches in the league.

I think you're on to something here. please continue....

 

[BatherSeason]

I think you're on to something here. please continue....

Did you have a chance to read through the thread, or you just cherry picking posts??

I will eat my shorts, I was completely wrong on this one. I applaud the org, nice hire here.

 

[JD1]

Did you have a chance to read through the thread, or you just cherry picking posts??

ya I read it and ya I saw your eat shorts post. I'll happily volunteer to stop by with some salt and pepper for you and record the event.

I read top to bottom and comment as I go if I feel like commenting

 

[BatherSeason]

ya I read it and ya I saw your eat shorts post. I'll happily volunteer to stop by with some salt and pepper for you and record the event.

I read top to bottom and comment as I go if I feel like commenting

Ketchup please!

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Ketchup please!

 

[HF Reader]

It's "champing at the bit", Steve Warne explained this many times, on TGOR.

Well done! Chafing at the bit is acceptable also (I had a father who knew these kind of things!).