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Daniel Alfredsson News & Rumors

Alfie ready to train
May 25
Ottawa Sun
 
"Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson plans to begin off-season workouts next week, looking to see if he has what it takes to return for another NHL season. In an interview on The Team 1200, Alfredsson said he hopes to know where he stands when it comes to his playing status within two or three weeks. "I'm going to try to start working out next week," said Alfredsson, who attended the Ringside for Youth charity amateur boxing event Thursday night at the CE Centre. "I think as that goes on for a few weeks, I think I'll know where my head is.""
Fan petition flatters Alfredsson but decision is personal
May 25
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Daniel Alfredsson has been touched by the thousands of fans who have signed a petition urging him to return for what would be his 17th season of hockey. But in the end, their collective voices won't have any influence on his decision. When the captain of the Ottawa Senators does make up his mind, and he likely won't for maybe a month, the decision will be based on what's best for him and his family. The decision is just too personal."
Alfredsson says he may have played "last competitive" game
May 18
Ottawa Citizen
 
"With Sweden's 4-3 loss to the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals of the world championships on Thursday, fans of the Ottawa Senators might have seen Daniel Alfredsson play his final game. The loss was so disappointing that the 39-year-old captain of Sweden was thinking he had come to the end of his career. In an interview immediately after the game with Swedish radio, he suggested he could have played his last competitive game. "I do not know if the power is still there," he said. "I think we all feel a cruel disappointment. "I felt that this team had the capacity to go all the way. "There is a wonderful work ethic in this team. It gave us a chance to get into the game again. But it"
Alfie's last stand?
May 18
Ottawa Sun
 
"Once again, Daniel Alfredsson performed with incredible passion, like a man who may never do so again. Afterward, he even admitted it could have been his swan song. Moments following Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Czechs in Stockholm that knocked he and his Swedish teammates out of the world championship, the Senators captain was described as being "distraught" as he told local media that "this might have been my last hockey game." Alfredsson will now return to Ottawa and make the much-anticipated decision of whether to retire or play a 17th NHL season. Despite his comment in the aftermath of an emotional game, it's unlikely he has made a final determination. As he did in Game 7 of last"
Alfredsson won't be coaching any time soon
May 16
Ottawa Citizen
 
"When Daniel Alfredsson decides to retire from the National Hockey League, he'll hang up his skates for good. He won't return to Sweden to continue his career there. But in a hint that he may stick around for another season, the 39-year-old captain of the Ottawa Senators said on Monday he doesn't see himself beginning a coaching career any time soon. Alfredsson made these comments in a wide-ranging interview with IIHF.com, which caught up to him after a practice in Stockholm to ask questions submitted by fans from all around the world. The captain of Sweden, Alfredsson is competing in his seventh world championship. It was in his first world championship in 1995 that he first made a name"
Alfie sees coaching in his future
May 15
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson says when he does finally leave the ice, he'd like to end up behind the bench. But, maybe not right away. The Senators captain told fans in a wide-ranging question-and-answer session posted on the International Ice Hockey Federation website Tuesday he would like to take up coaching after his playing career is over. Alfredsson is currently the captain for Team Sweden at the World Hockey Championships in Stockholm and Helsinki. "I don't see myself coaching too soon," said Alfredsson. "I think it takes even more time at the rink than it does as a player to prepare! (He chuckles) Right now, I don't think I'm ready for that."
Alfie owes it to Sens to keep playing: Analyst
May 14
Ottawa Sun
 columnist Bruce Garrioch
"Does Daniel Alfredsson owe the Senators another season? With one year at a bargain-basement salary of $1 million left on his contract, the Senators captain will take until early next month to decide whether he'll be back next season or hang up his No. 11 jersey for good. Doug MacLean, the former GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets and current Sportsnet analyst, has an interesting take on the Alfredsson situation. He believes the 39-year-old Super Swede is obligated to play the final year of his deal. Under the terms of the four-year contract extension Alfredsson signed in October 2008, he received $18.5 million of the $19.5-million total over the first three seasons."
Alfie's big decision
May 13
Ottawa Sun
 
"As the clock ticked down on his NHL career, Patrick Lalime wept. His eyes started to get watery with eight minutes left in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 7 of a playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center on April 26, 2011. Not dressed that night, he was overcome by emotion in the press box. Later, after consoling his teammates in the room, the former goalie headed to the bench in the empty arena and cried some more — alone with his thoughts in what was his final act as an active player. Lalime, 37, didn't have to wipe the tears away because he was sad. The emotion of reaching the end of the long journey got the best of him. The time was right and, most"
Sundin offers Alfie advice
May 13
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson won't make the big decision on his future without getting advice. The Senators captain told the Sun earlier this season he has spoken with former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin and Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom about the path to take to retirement. While Lidstrom, 42, is still waiting to decide on whether he'll return to the Wings next season, the two legendary Swedes told Alfredsson he has to be prepared to go through another summer of training. Though Alfredsson and Sundin may have been rivals in the Battle of Ontario, they are longtime friends. They aren't best buddies (and didn't speak during the season when they were battling), but respect each"
Fans want Alfie to return
May 12
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson will have a long list waiting for him when he returns to Ottawa from the world championship. It will be a petition signed by Senators fans wanting him to do what they believe is the right thing — play at least one more season. One of those behind the movement is Tony Giampietro, who hopes to have 11,000 names accumulated by the time Alfredsson gets back from representing Sweden in Europe. "We realize and appreciate that Alfie will be the one who makes the ultimate decision on whether to play another season," said Giampietro. "Our goal is simply to demonstrate to him that Sens fans still believe that he has what it takes to lead us to a championship." Giampietro and his"
Alfie not saying goodbye
May 10
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson is well respected in both his homeland and his adopted home of Ottawa. After the Senators were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Alfredsson opted to represent Sweden at the world championship. At 39, was Alfredsson taking advantage of the opportunity to salute Swedish fans one last time? "No, that hasn't even crossed my mind," he said in an exclusive interview with QMI Agency. "I never won gold at a world championship and it's always special for me to play at home. I played my first world championship here in Stockholm (1995). I don't see this as a farewell tour." The veteran winger said he felt good enough physically to prolong his season after"
Team Sweden gets trio of Senators
May 3
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson will have a couple of Ottawa Senators teammates with him on Team Sweden. Erik Karlsson and Jakob Silfverberg are also on their way to the world championships, which begin Friday in Stockholm and Helsinki. Karlsson, who is in need of a new contract, expressed concerns about insurance earlier this week when talking to Ottawa media about playing in the tournament. Apparently, those issues have been resolved."
Alfie returning to Sens in some capacity
May 2
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson will be back with the Senators next season, on or off the ice. Coach Paul MacLean told Hockey Night in Canada radio Tuesday afternoon that if the club's captain isn't wearing his No. 11 jersey, he'll either be working in the front office with GM Bryan Murray or behind the bench as an assistant coach. "One thing that we do know for sure is that Daniel is going to be here," said MacLean. "Whether he's playing or he's on the bench with me or he's in the office with Bryan Murray. Daniel's going to be here and he's going to be a big part of helping us build this program.""
Alfredsson will be around here next year: MacLean
May 2
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Even if Daniel Alfredsson decides to retire as a player, he'll be with the Ottawa Senators in some capacity next year, either as an assistant with head coach Paul MacLean or as an assistant to general manager Bryan Murray. That was the prediction of MacLean in an interview with Hockey Night Night in Canada radio on Tuesday night. MacLean would like Alfredsson back as a player, but said if he doesn't play he'll be around to help the team in other ways. "One thing we know for sure is that Daniel Alfredsson is going to be here whether he's playing or he's on the bench with me or he's in the office with Bryan," said MacLean. "Daniel's going to be here and he's going to be a big part of helping"
Melnyk urges Alfredsson to return
May 1
Ottawa Sun
 
"Eugene Melnyk hasn't bought Daniel Alfredsson a rocker for his retirement gift just yet. Speaking on a conference call with reporters Monday, the Senators owner practically begged the captain to return for one more season. Though the two haven't discussed the subject, Melnyk says the only achievement Alfredsson, 39, hasn't had in his career is winning a Stanley Cup. That chance would only exist if he decides to return to fulfil the final year of his contract. "I haven't spoken to him directly. I just didn't think it was appropriate at this point," said Melnyk. "Whatever he wants to do, he's going to do. Any decision he makes would be welcome either way for us."
Alfredsson, Karlsson to play at worlds
May 1
Ottawa Sun
 
"Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson might need some time to decide if he'll play in the NHL again, but he's made one decision: Alfie will join Team Sweden at the World Hockey Championships. The Senators captain confirmed Sunday night he will fly to Sweden Wednesday and play at the world championships that open Friday in Stockholm and Helsinki, Finland. Alfredsson said this has nothing to do with his decision on whether he'll play next season. The 39-year-old reiterated to the International Ice Hockey Federation's website he'll decide on his NHL future in the next couple of weeks. "These are two separate things," said Alfredsson. "I will make the decision a couple of weeks after the World"
Alfie to play for Sweden at worlds
April 30
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The attraction of playing in Stockholm, where he played in his first world championship as a 22-year-old, was too much for Daniel Alfredsson to resist. So on Sunday night he told Swedish general manager Johan Garpenlov that he would represent his country one more time in the world championships. The 39-year-old Ottawa Senator captain will become the oldest player to represent Sweden at the world championships in the modern era. Bore Salming was 38 when he played in Stockholm in 1989."
Sens have to wait and see on Alfie
April 28
Ottawa Sun
 
"When it was over, Daniel Alfredsson got off the Senators' bus parked on 33rd Street in Manhattan to shake hands with the Ottawa fans who made the trek to watch the final chapter of a memorable season. They can only hope it wasn't a fond farewell. The Senators captain, 39, isn't sure if he'll be back to honour the final year of his contract. If he does, he'll certainly be one of the best bargains in the league at $1 million, ironically taking home less than Bobby Butler. First, Alfredsson, the NHL's longest-serving captain, needs to get over the disappointment of losing to the New York Rangers in Game 7 Thursday. Then, he'll sit down with his family to decide if he's ready to play another"
Alfredsson's perseverance pays off
April 25
Ottawa Citizen
 
"To cap his great comeback season, a year after back surgery threatened to end his career, Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson was named one of three finalists for the 2011-12 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded "to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." Toronto Maple Leafs leftwinger Joffrey Lupul and Montreal Canadiens leftwinger Max Pacioretty are the other two nominees. A $2,500 grant from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association (PHWA) is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minnesota, in the name of the Masterton Trophy winner. The local chapters of the"
Alfie says sorry for temper tantrum
April 24
Ottawa Sun
 
"While Daniel Alfredsson was apologizing for a temper tantrum during Monday's 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers, lost in the drama was Thursday night's Game 7 could be his final curtain call — on Broadway. "It was bad. I lost it," Alfredsson said of the incident. "I'm definitely not proud of it and I think it's detrimental for the whole team." Alfredsson, 39, who has one season left on his contract at $1 million, has been non-committal about returning, but all the signs are there that his brilliant career could be over once this playoff run comes to an end."
Alfredsson, Lupul, Pacioretty are Masterton finalists
April 24
NHL.com
 
"It takes huge amounts of courage, will, dedication and determination to play in the NHL. But for three players this season, they took it to another level. Ottawa Senators right wing Daniel Alfredsson, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Joffrey Lupul and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty have been named finalists for this year's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the "the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." The winner is selected by a vote of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association and will be announced at the 2012 NHL Awards Show, June 20 at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las"
Senators' Daniel Alfredsson will play in Game 6
April 23
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Daniel Alfredsson will make his return to the Ottawa Senators lineup on Monday night after missing three games with a concussion. Coincidentally, New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin, who knocked Alfredsson out with an elbow that knocked Alfredsson's head into the glass, is eligible to return from his three-game suspension. The Senators lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final series against the Rangers 3-2 and can knock out the top seeds with a win at Scotiabank Place. Alfredsson will return to his familiar spot on a line with Kyle Turris and Nick Foligno."
Progress for Alfredsson, none for Winchester
April 22
Ottawa Citizen
 
"The signs are starting to look better for captain Daniel Alfredsson, out with a concussion since the second game of the series when Ranger left wing Carl Hagelin elbowed his head into the glass. He skated on Saturday in Ottawa and made progress, said MacLean. Howver, the news is not so good for Jesse Winchester, also out with what is believed to be a concussion."
Alfie not joining Senators in N.Y.
April 21
Ottawa Sun
 
"If Daniel Alfredsson makes a return to these playoffs, it won't be for Game 5. The concussed Senators captain did not practise Friday at Scotiabank nor was he going to be taking the charter to New York later in the afternoon. In fact, it's starting to look like Jakob Silfverberg has a better chance of playing in this series than Alfredsson. Silfverberg, the Swedish elite league's best player and a highly regarded Senators prospect, will be arriving in Ottawa Sunday. Alfredsson has been out since taking an elbow In Game 2 from Carl Hagelin, who will serve the last of his three-game suspension Saturday. "He's unchanged," coach Paul MacLean said of Alfredsson's status before the team flew to"
Alfie suffers setback, uncertain for Game 4
April 18
Ottawa Sun
 
"The mystery surrounding Daniel Alfredsson continues. The Senators captain, who suffered a concussion after taking an elbow to the head from Rangers winger Carl Hagelin Saturday, wasn't on the ice Tuesday at Scotiabank Place and his status for Game 4 is up in the air. While Paul MacLean told reporters before Game 3 Monday that Alfredsson had passed the league-mandated baseline test, the Senators coach confirmed Tuesday the 39-year-old has suffered a "setback" and that's why he didn't play. Nobody is certain when Alfredsson might return and many wonder if he's played his final NHL game, given his age and the fact he's been non-committal about returning next season."
Alfredsson suffers 'setback' in recovery
April 17
NHL.com
 
"Ottawa Senators coach Paul MacLean told reporters Tuesday that team captain Daniel Alfredsson had a "setback" in his recovery from a concussion and his status is unknown for Game 4 of the team's Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers. Alfredsson was injured in Game 2 when he was elbowed in the head by the Rangers' Carl Hagelin. Hagelin was suspended three games for the incident."
Concussion symptoms keep Alfie out for Game 3
April 16
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson will not suit up for Game 3 tonight against the Rangers at Scotiabank Place due to concusssion symptoms, sources have confirmed to the Sun. The Senators captain — who took an an elbow to the head from Carl Hagelin in Game 2 Saturday — was on the Monday morning. His status for Game 3 was expected to be a game-time decision. Speaking to reporters this morning, Alfredsson said he felt much better, but wouldn't confirm he would play."
Alfie a game-time decision
April 16
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Daniel Alfredsson will wait until game time to decide if he is going to play against the New York Rangers in the third game of their quarter-final playoff series. Alfredsson, who confirmed he suffered a concussion when Ranger left wing Carl Hagelin elbowed his head into the glass during the second period of Saturday's game, skated this morning and said he felt OK but would wait until later to see how he felt. Asked if the fact that he skated indicates he's OK to play, he said, "I can't answer that right now." Coach Paul MacLean said Alfredsson has passed the baseline test."
Alfie has concussion: Shanahan
April 16
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson has a concussion, and his future is clouded at best. While Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson told reporters Sunday the Ottawa captain will be a "game time" decision for Game 3 Monday night at Scotiabank Place, NHL VP of safety Brendan Shanahan revealed this morning nobody is sure how long the 39-year-old might be sidelined. Shanahan confirmed Alfredsson has a concussion. He missed five games earlier this year after a hit to the head by Rangers winger Wojtek Wolski. "Usually when I deal with an injury report from a team doctor, most of these guys say what Ottawa said to me ... this could be one day, it could be one year. You just don't know," Shanahan told WFAN New York"
Sens might need 'C' change for Game 3
April 16
Ottawa Sun
 
"The Senators should consider a significant back-room move before Game 3 of these playoffs. They should think about breaking out the needle and thread. If a mild concussion keeps Daniel Alfredsson out of the lineup, they should sew the 'C' on Jason Spezza's jersey. It's going to happen one day, anyway. Spezza will succeed Alfredsson as the official leader of this team when No. 11 hangs them up. Why not now, if the other option means the captain's sweater is left hanging in a dressing room stall while the Senators attempt to claim a very important victory Monday at Scotiabank Place? After taking an elbow to the head from Carl Hagelin, Alfredsson is a 50-50 bet to play. It all depends on how"
Alfie uncertain for Game 3
April 16
Ottawa Sun
 
"Of the 111 playoff games in modern-day Senators history, captain Daniel Alfredsson has missed only four. Will No. 11 suit up for game No. 112 Monday night? That's the burning question after coach Paul MacLean told reporters Sunday Alfredsson is feeling better after taking a vicious elbow to the head from Rangers forward Carl Hagelin on Saturday night. While Alfredsson wasn't on the bench when Chris Neil scored the OT winner in a 3-2 Ottawa victory that evened the series at 1-1, his return for Game 3 at Scotiabank Place hasn't been ruled out. It's believed Alfredsson's chances of playing are 50/50. He wasn't at Scotiabank Place for an optional skate on Sunday."
Alfredsson could be back on Sens' top line
April 14
Ottawa Sun
 
"Paul MacLean could mix things up in a New York minute. With the Senators not putting up much of an offensive fight in their 4-2 Game 1 loss to the Rangers on Thursday, the coach on Friday was toying with the idea of reuniting captain Daniel Alfredsson on a line with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek for Game 2 on Saturday. If the Senators are going to beat the Rangers, they're not only going to have to eliminate the breakdowns, they'll need more offence and Alfredsson did score a goal in the third period playing with the duo. "I will consider (it)," MacLean said following a 50-minute skate at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. "They bring us experience. It's definitely a line that can generate"
Alfredsson's all class: Melnyk
April 12
Ottawa Sun
 
"Eugene Melnyk isn't going to be giving captain Daniel Alfredsson any advice on whether to play next season. The Senators owner doesn't believe Alfredsson is going to retire at the end of this season, despite a statement by the Super Swede Monday that he knows this could be his last trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs. "You've gotta be careful because what he said was: 'This may be my last playoffs,' " Melnyk told the Sun this week."
Alfie relishes return to playoffs
April 11
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson can make even more memories. The Senators captain has been able to savour this season already: First, there was the resurgence in his play. Then came a magical weekend all-star weekend in Ottawa. Now, he welcomes the spring with a trip back to the playoffs. The 39-year-old couldn't have scripted it any better himself coming into the season. Off-season back surgery has made Alfredsson look and feel young again. While he is talking about retirement, many believe he has years left in the NHL."
Alfie's last kick at the Cup?
April 10
Ottawa Sun
 columnist Bruce Garrioch
"Daniel Alfredsson says this could be his last Cup chase. The Senators captain has one year left on his contract, but at 39, he's not sure he's going to get another chance to play in the playoffs. So as Ottawa prepares to face the Rangers, he can't wait for he challenge. Ottawa hasn't been in the post-season since 2010 and Alfredsson isn't sure this chance is going to come along again in his career. "I look at it as it could be my last playoffs," Alfredsson said Monday. "I'm going to treat it as such. Who knows even if I play next year if we're going to get back into the playoffs?"
MacLean praises Alfredsson
April 4
Ottawa Sun
 
"The Senators faithful have come up with a new way to praise Daniel Alfredsson. They count down the final 11 seconds to the 11:00 mark of each period, then begin chanting the captain's name. It's a decent idea with some potential. Alfredsson heard the countdown and chant, which grew stronger each period, but wasn't aware it was for him. "It's kinda neat," he said. Meanwhile, Senators coach Paul MacLean was full of praise for Alfredsson Tuesday morning. "For me, Alfie deserves a lot of credit," MacLean said when asked about the team's run to a playoff spot. "I think he does an outstanding job, and he's made my job way easier coming here. To me, he's been tremendous, and a big part of the"
Alfie to the rescue as Sens down Jets
March 27
Ottawa Sun
 
"It fell to captain Daniel Alfredsson to give his team a lifeline Monday night. Alfredsson scored twice in the third — including the winner — while defenceman Erik Karlsson chipped in with a three-point effort as the Senators pulled off a thrilling 6-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the MTS Centre. The Senators moved four points ahead of No. 8-ranked Washington in the Eastern Conference standings and go into a four-day break poised to make the playoffs. Milan Michalek, Chris Neil, Kaspars Daugavins and Kyle Turris beat Winnipeg's Ondrej Pavelec, while Jason Spezza had three assists and Craig Anderson made 44 stops. Antti Miettinen had two goals for the Jets, while Kyle Wellwood and"
Alfredsson: Senators must stay calm despite setbacks
March 22
Ottawa Citizen
 
"Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson did his best to try and calm the waters surrounding his team on Wednesday, but he acknowledged that the players have to pick up the pace. "It's easy to get caught up in everything and sometimes, especially after a long year, you kind of forget all the basics," Alfredsson said of his team, which has lost two straight games and won only one of its past five. "But we've done a lot of good things to get where we are and we've put ourselves in a great position. Now it's just full gas from here on in and don't leave anything behind, because this is the best time of year." Even though Alfredsson wants to look ahead at Friday's game against the Montreal"
Alfredsson is Senators' Masterton man
March 16
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson's brilliant return hasn't gone unnoticed. The Senators captain, who has been outstanding after off-season back surgery, was the club's nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy in voting done by the local chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The Masterton Memorial Trophy is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. The 39-year-old Alfredsson qualifies in every category. "It's an honour to be nominated and to be able to come back from a very tough and frustrating year last year," said Alfredsson Thursday. "There were a lot of unknowns having surgery in the summer."
Old? Alfredsson's still going strong
March 6
Ottawa Sun
 
"Under different circumstances, last Monday's NHL trade deadline could have been an anxious day for Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson. The 39-year-old captain was happy he wasn't forced to make a decision on whether he wanted to be traded to a contender. With the Senators in the hunt for a playoff spot, Alfredsson wasn't approached by GM Bryan Murray about being dealt and that was fine with the face of the franchise. Teams looking for veteran leadership — including Nashville, Boston, Vancouver and the Rangers — would have shown interest."
Team, family will dictate Alfredsson's future with Senators
March 6
Ottawa Citizen
 
"It's difficult to tell whether Daniel Alfredsson is planning to return for a 17th season with the Ottawa Senators. Right now, though, the team captain is having fun. He has had a remarkable and memorable season, if not just for the way he was celebrated by Ottawa and the hockey world during the all-star weekend. Senators centre Jason Spezza likes to say that the best way to convince Alfredsson to return for the 2012-13 campaign is to keep winning, to which Alfredsson responds, "Of course." It's a little more complicated than that, though. Even if Alfredsson, who turns 40 on Dec. 11, feels fine and can practise and skate without the need to take days off for "maintenance," it's not just"
Alfredsson almost slaps Spezza down
February 27
Ottawa Sun
 
"During a break with 9:49 left in the second period, Senators coach Paul MacLean leaned over and talked into the ear of his No. 1 centre. Exactly 46 ticks of the scoreboard clock later, Jason Spezza was hit on the knee by a Daniel Alfredsson slap shot. It didn't look good. Spezza left his stick on the ice and limped to the bench, then hopped down the corridor to the dressing room. Senators fans had to be thinking the sky was falling in on their world. First the team loses No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson to injury. Now the top scorer? Spezza wasn't optimistic, either "I honestly felt like my leg was broken," he said. "It was unbelieveable pain. After about a minute in here, it just went away."
Daniel Alfredsson: Old man and the 'C'
February 17
Ottawa Sun
 
"The 'C' on Daniel Alfredsson's chest, of course, could also stand for consistency. When the Senators captain took a pass from Kaspars Daugavins and went in to score a pretty "shorty" against the Florida Panthers Wednesday, it marked the 13th time in his illustrious career that he reached the 20-goal plateau. Alfredsson was more than aware he was closing in on the number. "It feels good," he said. "It was nice to get it (Wednesday) so I didn't have to wait too long, and start thinking about it.""
Alfie still trips out over missed date
February 16
Ottawa Sun
 
"Usually when hockey players talk about "playing guilty," they're referring to their participation in a game following a night they stayed out way too late. But Daniel Alfredsson's guilt Wednesday in Florida was quite the opposite. "I always feel guilty when I hear his name," Alfredsson said when asked about Panthers coach Kevin Dineen, who was his teammate in Ottawa for the 1999-2000 season. "He's an outdoorsman, too, and we set up a hunting trip. He was up at 4 a.m., I think, and I slept in. We ended up not going. So I always feel guilty when I hear his name." Has he forgiven you? "Probably not," chuckled Alfredsson."
Alfredsson to make decision ... soon
February 2
Ottawa Sun
 
"Is Daniel Alfredsson getting close to making a career decision? By the sounds of it on Wednesday, the answer is yes. In Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Boston, the 39-year-old Alfredsson looked like he was 29 again. He, centre Kyle Turris and left winger Nick Foligno formed the Senators' best line as they buzzed the Bruins zone throughout the game. A day later, after an up-tempo practice, Alfredsson admitted he was jacked from the love shown him by Senators fans during all-star weekend."
A salute to Alfredsson
January 30
Ottawa Sun
 
"The only thing missing from Daniel Alfredsson's magical Sunday at Scotiabank Place was a third goal. Twice, the Senators captain brought the crowd to its feet and had the 20,510 that jammed the building chanting "Alfie, Alfie, Alfie" after scoring goals in the NHL all-star game in what can only be described as an emotional afternoon. Team Alfredsson fell 12-9 to Team Chara, but the final score didn't matter. The fans got what they wanted to see, the Senators captain score twice and the chance to give him a proper salute. "From a selfish point of view, it's going to rank really high. It's just a whole ego weekend, pretty much,'' said a laughing Alfredsson. "But it's been great to share this"
Chara's stars beat hometown hero Alfredsson
January 30
Ottawa Sun
 
"On his big day, Daniel Alfredsson surrounded himself with Swedes. But it was a bunch of Slovak buddies, led by New York Rangers winger Marian Gaborik, who drove Team Chara to a 12-9 victory over Team Alfredsson in front of 20,510 in the 57th NHL all-star game Sunday at Scotiabank Place. While former Senators defenceman Zdeno Chara scored the third-period winner, it was Gaborik, voted the game MVP, who led his club to victory with a hat trick and four-point effort as Team Chara walked away with the bragging rights. "You could see the guys wanted to win," said Chara when asked if he gave his team any instructions with the score tied 6-6 going into the third period. "I didn't have to say a"
Teammates want Alfie back
January 28
Ottawa Sun
 
"Daniel Alfredsson knew this weekend would be special; he just didn't know how special it would turn out to be. The Senators captain has been to five NHL all star games, but when he does finally hang up the blades, the 39-year-old captain will look back on this event in Ottawa as one of his career highlights. While he's been looking forward to this since he was voted into the starting lineup by the fans and, as a captain, was allowed to pick one of the all-star teams during Thursday night's fantasy draft, he can't wait for the party to shift into high gear with Saturday's skills competition at Scotiabank Place. Alfredsson, who will likely have his four children with him on the bench for the"
Alfie lining up with Sedins?
January 28
Ottawa Sun
 
"John Tortorella is going to try something different Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Place. He's going to keep his mouth shut and enjoy the show. The New York Rangers coach, who will be behind the bench with San Jose's Todd McLellan for Team Alfredsson, is going to take in the all-star game spectacle without worrying about what happens on the ice. "I want to watch just like you do," said Tortorella. "I want to enjoy it because there's going to be a lot of talent out there. I'll be a fan." If Tortorella is just a fan, he'll have one of the best vantage points in the house. Working with McLellan to prepare to face an opponent captained by Boston defenceman Zdeno Chara, there isn't going to be"