Throwback Thursday: Greatest Players at Each Position in Senators History
By Daniel Bruce
Left-Defence: Wade Redden
Career Stats (OTT): GP: 838 G: 101 A: 309 P: 410
One of the most consistent performers during the Senators 11 straight playoff appearances from 1997-2008, Wade Redden was a part of every single one of those teams, never missing the postseason in Ottawa.
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A consummate pro during his time in Ottawa, Redden was the model of consistency as between 1999-2008 he never dipped below 34 points and had a career-high 50 points in 2006. The stud defenceman finished top 15 in Norris Trophy voting five times in a six-year stretch dating from 1999-2006.
A cool highlight from his time in Ottawa was Redden’s first career playoff goal, which took place in 1997 versus the Buffalo Sabres, it can be found here.
Amassing 94 playoff games during his time in Ottawa, Redden would bring his reliable presence with him every playoff series and was leaned on heavily, averaging 25:18 time on ice over his playoff career with the Senators. Throughout all of those playoff runs by some great Senators teams, Redden was always regarded as the team’s best defenceman, regularly playing the heaviest minutes.
Honourable Mention: Chris Phillips
The all-time leader in games played in Senators history (1179), Phillips registered 288 points during his career but was more relied on for his tremendous defensive acumen. His jersey ceremony was one of the better moments in the past few years for the franchise.