After the dismissal of D.J. Smith. Candidates for this position include both established hockey stars and young talent. Possible candidates include:

Daniel Alfredsson is a former team captain who recently became an assistant coach.
Patrick Roy is known for his innovative approach and recently led the team to victory in the Memorial Cup.
Jay Woodcroft and Travis Green are coaches looking for a second chance after being fired by other teams.
Claude Julien, Craig Berube and Gerard Gallant are experienced coaches with a solid track record.
Jon Gruden and Jay Mackey are young coaches with the potential to bring a new perspective to the team's game.

The Senators strive for stable play and improvement of the team's current performance. The search for a suitable candidate for the position of head coach continues.