Every new head coach seems like a breath of fresh air.
You get rid of the previous one who everyone was fed up with and everything seems great again. That was the feeling once Ottawa Senators head coach DJ Smith was hired in May 2019, as fans were tired of Guy Boucher and wanted a new voice. Pierre Dorion has even said that hiring DJ Smith might end up being the best thing he ever does in his career:
"When I look back on my career, I know hiring DJ Smith will be one of the best things I've done" - Dorion
— Brandon Maki (@BrandonMaki_) January 14, 2021
It’s quite the bold statement, especially for a coach who is just beginning his second season in Ottawa.