c00kies Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/dreger-report-alfredsson-s-comeback-bid-about-to-end-1.140932 Three weeks shy of his 42nd birthday, Daniel Alfredsson's comeback bid is about to end. Sources tell The Dreger Report that Alfredsson has decided not to play this season and while the Red Wings have been informed he is likely done, they have not heard directly from Alfredsson. Alfredsson has been plagued by an injured disc in his back over the past few years, a lingering problem that he is able to manage off ice, but is continually aggravated by the wear and tear of game action. The veteran forward, regarded as one of the NHL's most respected leaders, earned his place among the game's top two-way forwards based on a relentless work ethic combined with a creativity that produced 444 goals and 713 assists for a total of 1,157 points in 1,246 NHL games. Alfredsson, a sixth-round pick of the Ottawa Senators, spent 17 seasons in Ottawa, 14 as captain. He was a community leader, a tireless supporter of local charities and to many the identity of a Senators team that enjoyed many successful seasons, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2007. Following a lengthy contract dispute, Alfredsson left the nation's capital in July of 2013 to join the Detroit Red Wings - an emotional decision that leaves some to question how his place in Ottawa Senators history will be recognized and when. It seems fitting the Senators will play a key role in Alfredsson's announcement, as well as his future in the game. All but official now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 It feels weird he is gone and Brodeur likley to Jagr next season Teemu. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Great player. Great career. Not bad for a 6th round pick huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Great player and leader for many years .. class guy .. wish him all the very best .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks Daniel. Wish we got to see at least one season here. But great career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 no $10mx2 contract to lure him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Great player and leader for many years .. class guy .. wish him all the very best .. yeah all class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Alfie needs to sign a PTO with the Senators and retire there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 It feels weird he is gone and Brodeur likley to Jagr next season Teemu. Wow Jagr has few years left...still a good player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 It feels weird he is gone and Brodeur likley to Jagr next season Teemu. Wow End on an era. We're getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 yeah all class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Jager has 2 more years after this for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Too bad he couldn't play one more season. Congrats on a great career Alfredsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Somewhere in Ottawa my 14 year old niece Elizabeth is shedding a few tears. Congratulations Alfie and go well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 1246 + Jr + International games and they most they could come up with is 5 or 6 cheapshots Alfie has taken, not that bad IMO and far from a scumbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 1246 + Jr + International games and they most they could come up with is 5 or 6 cheapshots Alfie has taken, not that bad IMO and far from a scumbag. I never looked at Alfie as a scumbag in all the years he played, always thought he had class, but I'll admit some of the things I wasn't aware of, but still he played the game with class for the most part. I was just on youtube and came across this video, and got a laugh out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I never looked at Alfie as a scumbag in all the years he played, always thought he had class, but I'll admit some of the things I wasn't aware of, but still he played the game with class for the most part. I was just on youtube and came across this video, and got a laugh out of it. Fine line between passionate and scumbag I guess LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 It feels weird he is gone and Brodeur likley to Jagr next season Teemu. Wow Yeah, Jager is the last of the guys I watched as a kid, Brodeur isn't likely to be back. But, it's ok, ces't la vie.....or is that que serra serra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Somewhere in Ottawa my 14 year old niece Elizabeth is shedding a few tears. Congratulations Alfie and go well!! Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Fine line between passionate and scumbag I guess LOL Yes, physical play is no longer considered a good thing, It's taking me a while to get used to it, no longer the game I grew up watching and playing (poorly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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