1. Daniel Alfredsson
Dec 4, 2014; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators former player Daniel Alfredsson (11) takes part in a pre-game ceremony prior to game against the New York Islanders at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Even after Daniel Alfredsson’s rough departure, it’s hard to say anything negative when looking back on his career.
There were special moments, from big timed goals to the passion he brought to every game, Alfie was big-time. He’s the greatest Ottawa Senator of all-time and will likely stay as such until around a decade from now when Erik Karlsson will have a serious case to hold against Alfredsson.
You can talk about all the stats. Say, the team-leading 1108 points or the 1178 games played, but Alfredsson meant so much more to the Senators than just his play. He was the captain of the team for 13 years, which at the time, was an NHL high. He did so much for the community of Ottawa and was the face of the franchise for nearly two decades.
He spent his final days in Detroit, and although it was hard to face when it happened, the thought of Alfie in a complete red uniform with a winged crest is entirely a thought of the past. He didn’t lead Ottawa to a cup, but got oh-so close to doing so in 2007. He lead some great teams and is clearly the greatest Ottawa Senator of all time.
All for a guy chosen in the 6th round. Not bad Mr. Alfredsson, not bad at all.
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There’s the final list. I hope you enjoyed the top 50 list I’ve compiled and as one of my final blogs on Senshot, I want to say thanks to everyone for reading over the past little while.
Here’s to the upcoming years of Senators hockey and the many questions that this list holds that will certainly unfold. I look forward to seeing what Mika Zibanejad and Mark Stone develop into and whether or not they can become top 15/top 10 players in this franchise.
Kyle Turris holds some of the same capabilities, and with Bobby Ryan signed for 7 more seasons, he does as well.
And of course, will Erik Karlsson retire the greatest Ottawa Senator off all-time? Here’s hoping that’s a decade or more away, but his career is certainly trending that way.
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