"In dealing with Michael, he said the general
manager runs the hockey operations and he decides the coach and
my recommendation was for D.J. and his staff to be back," Dorion
said in Nashville, Tenn., site of Wednesday's draft.
Dorion also said he's trying to trade forward Alex DeBrincat
ahead of the draft after just one season. DeBrincat, a
restricted free agent, hasn't asked for a trade but has declined
to sign a long-term deal with the club.
The Senators acquired DeBrincat from Chicago last July.
DeBrincat tallied 66 points (27 goals, 39 assists) in 82 games
for the Sens last season. He has 373 points (187 goals, 186
assists) in 450 career games.
The Senators missed out on the playoffs by six points this past
season, going 39-35-8.
Smith is 120-139-32 in four seasons.
--Field Level Media
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