-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Quote The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday they will retire former captain Daniel Alfredsson's No. 11 before a Dec. 29 game next season against the Detroit Red Wings. Alfredsson was selected by the newly formed Senators Player Honouring Committee and will join Frank Finnigan as just the second Senators player to have their number retired. "Daniel is an iconic figure in the history of our franchise. We are very excited to announce that the Senators Player Honouring Committee has unanimously decided that as we embark on the Ottawa Senators 25th season in the NHL, this would be the perfect time to have Daniel’s number 11 raised to the rafters of Canadian Tire Centre," Senators owner Eugene Melnyk said in a release. "Daniel has consistently demonstrated class and excellence throughout his NHL career so it is only fitting his jersey number be retired to hang alongside the number 8 of legendary Frank Finnigan." Alfredsson - who works as the Senators senior advisor of hockey operations - played 17 seasons with the Senators, captaining the club for 13 of them. His 426 goals, 682 assists, and 1,108 points all sit as Senators records. The 43-year-old joined the Red Wings for the 2013-14 season where he contributed 18 goals and 49 points in 68 games. On Dec. 4, 2014 Alfredsson signed a one-day contract with the Senators so he could formally retire as a member of the club the drafted him. http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1076465 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Nobody deserves it more then Alfie. He helped Ottawa through really tough times, and got them close to a cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Face of the franchise, a terrific person (from what I hear), and a great leader. This was a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Obvious decision. Nice touch doing it against the Red Wings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 27 minutes ago, ajhockey said: Obvious decision. Nice touch doing it against the Red Wings too. Would've been funny if they did it against the Ducks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 38 minutes ago, Apple Juice said: Would've been funny if they did it against the Ducks He would have stopped mid speech, and slapped a puck at Scott Niedermayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezRG Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Twas always just a matter of when not if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinitecarnage Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It was always a matter of time. Well deserved. He did great things for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Well well well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 And this is on our CANUCK'S board because...? Personally, I hate these other teams and their players. That's me though. If you like them, THEN GO POST ON THEIR FORUM. IMHAO, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Alflives said: And this is on our CANUCK'S board because...? Personally, I hate these other teams and their players. That's me though. If you like them, THEN GO POST ON THEIR FORUM. IMHAO, of course. its august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, Odd. said: its august Good point. I'll allow it. Go Alfie Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 40 minutes ago, Alflives said: And this is on our CANUCK'S board because...? Personally, I hate these other teams and their players. That's me though. If you like them, THEN GO POST ON THEIR FORUM. IMHAO, of course. You have been here for more than a year now, and you should clearly know that this is not strictly a Canucks forum. We have an 'Around the NHL' forum to discuss other hockey talk that is not Canucks-related. Just like how we have an off-topic forum for non-hockey things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: You have been here for more than a year now, and you should clearly know that this is not strictly a Canucks forum. We have an 'Around the NHL' forum to discuss other hockey talk that is not Canucks-related. Just like how we have an off-topic forum for non-hockey things. So, I'm not entitled to hating other teams, or my opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Alflives said: So, I'm not entitled to hating other teams, or my opinion? Why are you changing the topic? I'm directly answering your question which you said, "And this is on our CANUCK'S board because...?" I don't care if you hate other teams or their players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Why are you changing the topic? I'm directly answering your question which you said, "And this is on our CANUCK'S board because...?" I don't care if you hate other teams or their players. Good then. im glad I can state my hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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