However, after switching to using teammate Chris Kelly's used skates, his performance improved, scoring in the next four games, and ending the season with 29 goals and 58 assists. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This, of course, is hypothetical, but itâs based on his 1.11 points-per-game average during his peak years from 2001 to 2008. Alfredsson and Heatley's sticks were subsequently sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Right now we don't know about body measurements. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Daniel Alfredsson is long gone from his old house west of Ottawa, but it remains Home Swede Home. Lehner, 22, doesnât want to make a big deal out of the purchase, but he acknowledges itâs a perfect spot for himself and his girlfriend, with plenty of room for his two dogs to run free. He spent 17 seasons with the Ottawa Senators and played his final year with the Detroit Red Wings. In the 1998–99 season, Alfredsson missed 24 games due to an injury and was limited to only 11 goals. Daniel Alfredsson is long gone from his old house west of Ottawa, but it remains Home Swede Home. Alfredsson was named captain of Sweden for the first time at the 2012 IIHF World Championship. However, the Senators gave up four unanswered goals (three in the third period) to lose the game 4–1. Alfredsson capped off the 2005–06 regular season with a career-high 103 points (43 goals and 60 assists) tied for first on the Senators alongside Heatley. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. If not for the league-wide lockout during 2004-05, and the shortened 2012-13 season, he would likely have eclipsed the 1,250-point mark. Holds the Senators record for most points in a regular season game, set in 2007–08, with 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points. Alfredsson said he didn't want to demand a win-now approach from Murray or owner Eugene Melynk. [18] At season's end, there was again speculation that Alfredsson might announce his retirement. [19] While Alfredsson negotiated a new contract with Ottawa, Boston Bruins' general manager Peter Chiarelli reached out to him in an attempt to gauge his interest in signing with Boston. At the 2012 NHL All-Star Game held at Scotiabank Place, Alfredsson was captain of "Team Alfredsson", scoring twice within one minute and 31 seconds in a 12–9 loss to "Team Chara". âItâs my first Day One (in the NHL), Iâve ever been to, so it feels pretty good,â Lehner said Tuesday, after the Senators practiced with their opening day roster of 22 for the first time this season. Daniel Alfredsson Early Life and Family. Daniel-Alfredsson-11-12-13. During that season, Alfredsson would play in only 55 games, due to the earlier contract dispute and a late season ankle injury. "We all were pretty adamant that he was going to return because he is grounded in this city (Ottawa) and so well-loved that everyone figured something would work out", said Methot. After missing the first five games of the season, he was greeted by a standing ovation in his first game back in Ottawa. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED. 11 raised to the rafters in a pre-game ceremony. [6] Alfredsson would later be named the Senators' representative at the All-Star Game for the third consecutive season. He spent 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), 17 with the Ottawa Senators and his 18th with the Detroit Red Wings. Alfredsson and his linemates, Heatley and Spezza, were named to the Eastern Conference All-Star Game roster, although Heatley would not play due to injury. Alfredsson, who signed as a free agent with the Detroit Red Wings in the summer, quietly put the house up for sale after he moved to Detroit with his wife, Bibbi, and four sons. He later admitted that he had been bothered by a sports hernia since February, which could explain his reduced effectiveness in the last weeks of the season and the playoffs. 10 April 2010 was officially declared as "Daniel Alfredsson Day" in Ottawa, in honour of his 1,000th NHL game. Like many NHL players, Alfredsson played for a European team during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. At a 14 June 2011 news conference introducing new Senators' head coach Paul MacLean, Alfredsson stated that the surgery went well and that he was moving around fine. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. As per our current Database, Daniel Alfredsson is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: December 19, 2020). [22] Ex-Senators' head coach Jacques Martin, at the time a hockey analyst on TVA Sports, compared Alfredsson's departure to Ray Bourque's decision to move to the Colorado Avalanche from the Boston Bruins to win a Stanley Cup. At 13:14 of the second, Alfredsson completed his first hat trick since he had three goals and four assists on Jan. 24, 2008, in Ottawaâs 8-4 win at Tampa Bay. Alfredsson was arguably Ottawa's best player in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, which the Senators ultimately lost to the Anaheim Ducks in a five-game series. He returned to Sweden to play for Frölunda HC, the team he had played for prior to beginning his NHL career. Fortunate to live in in the best city "Ottawa" â Daniel Alfredsson (@DAlfredsson11) July 1, 2017 Two of Daniel Alfredsson's sons were at #sens draft table last weekend in Chicago. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. [34] The honour was in recognition not only of Alfredsson's accomplishments with the Senators, but also for his off-ice leadership and advocacy with the Ottawa Senators Foundation, the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health and the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. The Senators qualified for the playoffs again and defeated the New Jersey Devils, but lost to the surging Washington Capitals in the second round; Alfredsson scored 7 goals in 11 playoff games. Alfredsson was the long-time captain of the Senators, serving from 1999 to 2013. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. This includes 444 goals, good for 63rd all-time. After two somewhat disappointing seasons, Alfredsson's scoring totals improved, with 21 goals and 59 points in 57 games. [39] On November 25, 2016, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by Governor General David Johnston. On 5 July 2013, after 17 seasons with the Senators, Alfredsson signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Even though the Senators lost to Pittsburgh in the first round of the 2010 playoffs, Alfredsson still scored two goals and added six assists to lead the team in scoring (tied with Matt Cullen). Back problems kept Alfredsson from attending training camp and starting the 2014–15 season. Daniel Alfredsson became the first player in modern Senators history to have his jersey number retired in December 2016. Detroit now has a top six of some combination of Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Daniel Alfredsson, Weiss and Johan Franzen. [31] Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. The contract, intended to allow Alfredsson to finish his playing career with the Senators, included a no-movement clause.[12]. The Senators lost game four 3–1. Has Daniel Alfredsson done enough to make it to the Hockey Hall of Fame after he's retired. In the 2007 playoffs, Alfredsson was the Senators' leading scorer with 14 goals and 22 points in 20 games. Congrats, Alfie! Former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is expected to announce his retirement in the city where he became an NHL superstar. Henric decided to stay in Ottawa after his junior hockey career with the 67's was complete, and now works for the Ottawa Police Service. 45 year old former Senators captain says no regrets as he moves on from hockey, finding more time for family and tennis. John Alfredsson from Avatar performs during the "Louder Than Life" Music Festival in Champions Park on October 05, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. When presented with the Prince of Wales Trophy, he posed while touching the trophy,[10] which many hockey players consider a form of bad luck. After an injury to Peter Forsberg, Alfredsson took Forsberg's spot as the alternate captain, along with Captain Sundin and defenseman Nicklas Lidström. At age 41, Daniel Alfredsson ranks third on the Red Wings in goals and points. They are the parents of four sons, Hugo, Loui, Fenix and William Erik. On 6 April, Alfredsson reached an important milestone, playing in his 1,000th regular season NHL game. He had played for Sweden internationally 14 times, including the 2006 gold medal and 2014 silver medal-winning Olympic teams. The key to the city is the city's highest honour, reserved only for the people who make the greatest impact on Ottawa residents. The next issue of Ottawa Citizen Headline News will soon be in your inbox. See more ideas about daniel alfredsson, ottawa senators, national hockey league. In the 2000 playoffs, the Senators met the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Fans hoping to get a clearer picture of why Daniel Alfredsson left the Ottawa Senators for the Detroit Red Wings may never get the answers they're looking for, ⦠[21] Alfredsson's Ottawa teammates were taken aback by the news. His leadership and strong play helped the Senators as they advanced past the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in modern franchise history. Itâs not looking good for Daniel Alfredsson. Recorded the 500th assist of his career on 24 January 2008. The 2008–09 season was a disappointing one for both Alfredsson and the Senators. Daniel Alfredsson (pronounced [ˈdɑ̂ːnɪɛl ˈâlfrɛdˌsɔn]; born 11 December 1972) is a Swedish-Canadian former professional ice hockey player. With Alfredsson scoring in the shootout, he became the first captain in the NHL history to do so. OTTAWA â At some point, Daniel Alfredsson could return to a front office position with an NHL team. Scored the first shootout goal in NHL history during the 2005–06 season. In 2003–04, Alfredsson finished the season with 32 goals and 80 points in 78 games. He was one of the league's top two-way players, and he holds the Senators' franchise records for goals (426), assists (682) and points (1,108)[3] with 1,178 games played. He has played in 119 of the playoff games of the modern Senators. 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Alfredsson led the team in playoff scoring with 7 goals and 13 points in 12 games. © 2021 Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. On 5 March 2015, Alfredsson was presented with the key to the city by Ottawa Deputy Mayor Bob Monette; Mayor Jim Watson was recuperating from a broken pelvis suffered in a snowmobiling accident and was unavailable. The Senators had lost ⦠[15] On 30 December 2011, against the Calgary Flames, Alfredsson scored his 400th career goal, the game winner in overtime. Jan 21, 2015 - Explore Anthony Delicio's board "daniel alfredsson", followed by 129 people on Pinterest. He finished second in team scoring, contributing to the Senators' first modern qualification to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Daniel Alfredsson Photo by FRED CHARTRAND / THE CANADIAN PRESS Article content. In 2000–01, Alexei Yashin returned to the Ottawa lineup but the team captaincy remained with Alfredsson, who would score 24 goals and 70 points in 68 games. He became the first European-born-and-raised captain to lead his team to the finals. "I had not won a Stanley Cup and that’s a big priority for me," Alfredsson said. THIS Q&A WAS STREAMED LIVE AT 12:00 P.M ON TUESDAY, MAY, 29TH. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. This blogâs regular features, including live game analysis, reader discussion, news and notes from Jeff Z. Klein and others, can now be found on the Hockey section front. Maybe Gustav Nyquist takes the other spot at long last. Perhaps the best game of his NHL career took place on 3 November 2005 against the longtime rival Buffalo Sabres, in which he scored a then career-high four goals and six points. Now that Daniel Alfredsson's playing career is over, Chris Phillips doesn't expect the former Senators captain to be idle for too long. On 23 December 2006, against the Philadelphia Flyers, Alfredsson scored his 600th career point, scoring two goals and adding an assist. With the Senators, Alfredsson usually played on the first line, which was formerly nicknamed the "CASH"[1] or 'Pizza'[2] line with centre Jason Spezza and left winger Dany Heatley, before Heatley's trade to the San Jose Sharks. Daniel Alfredsson was born on 11 December 1972, in Gothenburg, Sweden. On 8 July 2009, Alfredsson became the longest-serving active captain in the NHL, as former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu signed with the Anaheim Ducks and former Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic announced his retirement. A couple of weeks ago, the thought of seeing Daniel Alfredsson in Bruinsâ Black and Gold seemed like a real possibility. Alfredsson's parents are Hasse and Margareta Alfredsson.[33]. Led the Swedish Gold Medal-winning Olympic hockey team in scoring (with 5 goals and 5 assists in 8 games played) during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Veteran forward Daniel Alfredsson provided valuable experience when the Detroit Red Wings battled injuries during the second half of the season. Itâs a sign that Lehner finally feels settled here. 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The cries of "Alfie, Alfie," rained down from the crowd in Ottawa one more time Thursday night. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about Daniel Alfredsson on TSN Daniel Alfredsson Stats, News, Video, Bio, Highlights on TSN SUPER BOWL LV - STREAM IT LIVE ⦠The numbers say not quite, but he does a fine resume of intangibles working in ⦠[22] Alfredsson confirmed a day later that his decision to leave Ottawa was motivated by a desire to win a Stanley Cup prior to retirement. On 30 October 2008, Alfredsson signed a new four-year contract with Ottawa worth $21.6 million. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. "I was just really happy we didn't have to make that decision", said Alfredsson of the possibility of leaving Ottawa.[16]. "I think they have too many good things going on, they should stay the course in ⦠[22] Marc Methot said many teammates were caught off guard. He spent 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), 17 with the Ottawa Senators and his 18th with the Detroit Red Wings. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. The 41-year-old recorded 18 goals and 49 points during his only season with the Red Wings during the 2013–14 season. Holds the Senators record for highest +/- rating in a season, set in 2006–07 with +42. PostPandemic: How COVID-19 is reshaping Canada, Inside the Ottawa Hospital's World Class Care, tap here to see other videos from our team. Widely assumed to be a candidate to be moved to a Stanley Cup contender at the 2012 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa's strong play resulted in Alfredsson not being placed on the trade market. The Senators would lose the inaugural "Battle of Ontario", although Alfredsson contributed three goals in the six-game series. Daniel-Alfredsson-3-18-14. Alfredsson's younger brother Henric Alfredsson played with the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's as a 19-year-old during their 1999 Memorial Cup-winning season. [35], Alfredsson officially became a Canadian citizen at a special ceremony at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey on 20 September 2016. Because of his poor play to start the 2006–07 season, Alfredsson considered retirement in November 2006. [36][37], On 7 June 2016 Alfredsson received an honorary degree from Carleton University for his outstanding contributions to Canadian hockey and, in particular, his commitment to the community through philanthropic efforts that include mental health awareness and advocacy for equality of athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation. Daniel Alfredsson is a Swedish-Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Little known fact: Alfredsson was the founder of the male ponytail (© 2003). Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. On 24 January 2008, he scored three goals and four assists in an 8–4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, setting the Senators' record for most points in one game. It vaulted him into the NHL scoring lead at the All-Star break. The team failed to make the 2009 playoffs, and Alfredsson registered only 24 goals and 74 points in 79 games. Please try again. [23] He later explained that his departure from Ottawa was due to a contract impasse,[24] though Senators' general manager Bryan Murray had expected Alfredsson to remain in Ottawa. We encountered an issue signing you up. Alfredsson has participated in 14 international tournaments for Sweden: At the 2006 Olympics, Alfredsson set personal highs in goals (5), assists (5) and points (10) and played on the second line with Mats Sundin and Henrik Zetterberg. Injuries reduced Alfredsson's playing time and effectiveness in the latter half of the season. He increased his scoring totals, finishing with 27 goals and 78 points. Daniel and Henric Alfredsson were ready to answer the call for Team Sweden. In a controversial incident in game four, an Alfredsson slap shot hit Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer at the end of the second period, leading to speculation that Alfredsson intended to injure Niedermayer. [22] Alfredsson phoned Chris Phillips so that he would not hear the news at the same time as everyone else; Phillips said he was shocked. Afterwards, in an interview on CBC, he admitted that he had been playing with a ruptured medial collateral ligament (MCL). He also says it will be a welcome landing spot for his family when they visit from Sweden. Hans Daniel Björn Alfredson (born 23 May 1959 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish film director who is best known for directing film versions of two parts of the Millennium Trilogy: The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest.At the 29th Guldbagge Awards he won the award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for Best Director for the film The Man on the Balcony. Daniel Alfredsson received a standing ovation and fans cheered and sobbed as the Ottawa Senators retired his No. In 1996–97, he improved on his rookie totals and played in the All-Star Game again. Improved his point totals for six consecutive seasons from 1998–99 to 2005–06 inclusive, a franchise record. Former Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson became the first modern-era Senators player to have his jersey retired as he watched his iconic No. Alfredsson scored 4 goals and 8 points in 18 games. Alfredsson's parents are Hasse and Margareta Alfredsson. [13], Alfredsson began the 2011–12 season healthy, but was diagnosed with a concussion for the first time in his career after receiving a blow to the head from New York Rangers forward Wojtek Wolski on 29 October 2011. [14] He returned on 11 November after missing five games, in a game against the Buffalo Sabres. Was the first European-born and trained captain to lead his team to the. Holds the Senators playoff records for most games played, goals, assists and points. He was the 75th player to reach 1,000 career points in the NHL, doing so after scoring three goals in a win over the Buffalo Sabres on 22 October 2010. [25] Alfredsson returned to Ottawa for the first time with the Red Wings on 1 December 2013, and was greeted with a video tribute and loud cheers from the home crowd. After retiring as a player, Alfredsson joined the Ottawa Senators as senior advisor of hockey operations. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Alfredsson married long-time girlfriend Birgitta (née Backman) on 31 July 2004. His younger brother Henric Alfredsson played with the Ottawa 67's junior team as a 19-year-old during their 1999 Memorial Cup-winning season. He also scored an empty net goal in the Red Wings victory. Hours before his Swedish countrymen were set to play for their second straight world championship, Daniel Alfredsson reflected on how his life has changed now ⦠On 14 April 2008, with the Senators trailing 2–0 in their playoff series to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Alfredsson made his return in Game 3 of the series, four weeks earlier than initially expected. [29] On 29 December 2016, Alfredsson became the first player in modern Senators' history to have his jersey number retired.[30]. Alfredsson took part in the pre-game warm-ups and took the ceremonial face-off as the Senators faced the New York Islanders, a game the Senators lost 2–1. In 2001–02, Alfredsson set a personal best with 37 goals and 71 points in 78 games. Alfredsson was third in team scoring during the regular season with 10 goals and 16 assists in 47 games, and he led the Senators in scoring through the playoffs with 4 goals and 10 points in 10 games. He had traditionally been the fourth forward on the ice in the role of pointman on Ottawa's powerplay. The 41-year-old free agent has yet to rejoin the Red Wings, and itâs becoming increasingly clear that the back problems that bothered him throughout the summer are still an issue. Daniel Alfredsson, the Ottawa Senators' all-time scoring leader, has stepped down from his role as senior adviser of hockey operations. Chris Phillips broke Alfredsson's games-played record two months later. He was named NHL Player of the Week and the week's First Star. On 28 June 2013, Senators general manager Bryan Murray confirmed that he had been informed by agent J. P. Barry that Alfredsson "is committed to play next year for the Senators". The Senators again met the Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2001 playoffs, and Alfredsson was limited to one goal in a four-game series sweep by Toronto. After a disappointing 2006 playoffs, Alfredsson became the subject of trade rumours from the beginning of the 2006–07 season. Alfredsson was a major contributor during the playoffs, scoring 12 goals and 18 points in 13 games. Scored the 300th goal of his career on 10 November 2007. Finished 2nd in Lady Byng Memorial Trophy voting in 2003–04. Alfredsson and the Senators did not agree to a new contract for the 2018 season. On 27 November 2014, Alfredsson announced to Swedish press that he had retired as a player. Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 3 March 2021, at 00:09. Alf bounced back from a rough 2010-11 campaign to ⦠Chiarelli attempted to convince Alfredsson that Boston could be a good destination for an older player looking to win a Stanley Cup prior to retirement.[20]. Alfredsson holds an Honorary Degree from Carleton University. Holds the Senators record for regular season goals, assists and points. Alfredsson at the peak of his Krusty the Clown look in 2004. He was welcomed with a lengthy standing ovation at Scotiabank Place. The 2009–10 season saw Alfredsson's point total dip again as he scored only 20 goals and had 71 points in 70 games. Along with the rest of the Senators, Alfredsson's 2007–08 season was marked by highs and lows. Alfredsson dismissed the notion, saying that he had glanced up at the clock to see if he had time to move in for a better shot, and then quickly fired in the heat of an important game. Daniel has a younger brother, Henric, who also played with the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's as a 19-year-old during their 1999 Memorial Cup-winning season. [17], The lockout-shortened 2012–13 season was a successful one for Alfredsson and the Senators. He ranks 54th all-time in NHL points. [8] Later in the same game, Heatley and Alfredsson scored the first goals in a regular season NHL shootout when they scored against Maple Leafs goaltender Ed Belfour for a 3–2 victory. [26], On 4 December 2014, Alfredsson signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Ottawa Senators. Henric decided to stay in Ottawa after his junior hockey career with the 67's was complete and now works for the Ottawa Police Service. Read more about cookies here. On 5 October 2005, the opening night of the 2005–06 NHL season, the Senators played the Maple Leafs, with the newly acquired Dany Heatley playing on the top line with Jason Spezza and Brandon Bochenski. This line combination would remain intact and became known as the "CASH line". The Senators were down by a goal with five minutes remaining in the third period, when Alfredsson, replacing Bochenski on the top line, scored the tying goal. At season's end, Alfredsson underwent back surgery and was released from hospital the same day. We have enabled email notificationsâyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. He signed a one-day contract on December 4, 2014 to retire as a member of the Ottawa Senators. He had been overlooked by many NHL scouts, but one man in Ottawa's front office, John Ferguson, saw the potential and pushed management for his selection. The next season, he was named captain of the Senators after Alexei Yashin was stripped of the captaincy for refusing to honour his contract. Alfredsson signed a new two-year contract prior to the 2002–03 season. Alfredsson, notably picky about his skates, would continue to use Kelly's freshly broken-in states until the latter was traded to the Boston Bruins in 2011.[9]. Alfredsson missed the beginning of the 1997–98 season due to a contract dispute. [32] The family resides in Ottawa and Särö, Sweden. Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Nashville Predators on February 16, 2009 at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee. During the 2010–11 season, Alfredsson recorded his 1,000th career NHL point in a victory over the Buffalo Sabres on 22 October 2010. In the 2002 playoffs, the Senators once again met the now arch-rival Maple Leafs in the second round, where they lost in seven games. In Alfredssonâs 18-year NHL career, the Gothenburg, Sweden native compiled 1,157 points in 1,246 games. Mid-season, Alfredsson signed a new five-year contract with the Senators. He led the league in goals during the 2006–07 playoffs and tied linemates. If Daniel Alfredsson played his last season as the Ottawa Senatorsâ captain, he went out with plenty of dignity. [4] Though largely unheralded entering his first NHL training camp, he would go on to win the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year in his first NHL season in 1995–96 and was the Senators' representative at the 1996 NHL All-Star Game. Besides, he was not the only child of Hasse and Margareta Alfredsson. On 24 August 1997, he demanded a trade from the Senators after the five-year contract offered to him was worth $1 million less annually than that teammate Alexei Yashin received per season. Does Daniel Dead or Alive? Won the first major award in modern Senators history when he was awarded the. In the first round of the 2012 playoffs, Alfredsson and the Senators were eliminated by the first-place New York Rangers in seven games. Related: Full Story: Daniel Alfredssonâs Road to the Rafters â¦
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