“One rumour making the rounds is D.J. Smith, who coached the Oshawa Generals to a Memorial Cup title in Quebec City in May, could be in line to join the Leafs as an assistant coach. A source indicated on Monday the Leafs are believed to have offered Smith the job.” (Toronto Sun)
That, of course, picked up some steam around twitter and the rest of the digital world and led to the following.
In an article by Brian McNair on DurhamRegion.com, Smith told the journalist he hadn’t received any such offer.
“I’m the Generals head coach,” Smith said, when reached by phone June 15.