D.J. Smith is joining the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff as an associate coach after the team names Mike Babcock as head coach. Smith, 49, previously worked with the Los Angeles Kings and is most recently described as having served as interim head coach there. Earlier in his career, he was a captain and coach with the Windsor Spitfires. With the Oilers, Smith is taking a new role as part of Babcock’s staff, reuniting with the coach he has worked with previously. The reports describe Smith’s move as another stop in his NHL coaching path, positioning him to support Babcock and the Oilers’ coaching group. Details beyond the appointment, including the full scope of responsibilities and contract specifics, are not provided in the sources.