Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith could get some interest from teams this offseason, including the Ottawa Senators.
“Many believe D.J. Smith had the job with the New York Islanders until Barry Trotz became available,” Kypreos said before adding that the Ottawa Senators could be one of the teams interested.
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs are expected to extend AHL head coach Sheldon Keefe but it wouldn’t keep him for an NHL gig.