Senators fire head coach Smith, name Martin as interim replacement
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith amid yet another losing season in the nation's capital.
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![Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith, seen during a game in November, was relieved of his coaching duties, the team announced on Monday. The franchise said former head coach Jacques Martin would assume the role of interim replacement. A men's hockey head coach shouts from the bench during a game.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7062870.1702927139!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sweden-hockey-nhl-minnesota-ottawa.jpg)
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith amid yet another losing season in the nation's capital.