Alfie Heads Home and Heads Out

Daniel Alfredsson was, is and always will be an Ottawa Senator. Disregard his year in Detroit, I would consider that a chase for the cup. It's a similar thing to what Ray Bourque did with Colorado in the 1990's. Ever since his rookie of the year campaign in 1995-1996 Alfredsson was the face of the franchise. Leading the team not only on the ice but off it as well. Being team captain and promoting Senators hockey. If there ever was a member of the NHL that was so highly regarded it is Alfie. He lead the team to 15 playoff appearances total and 11 straight  for a stretch. He was also a key member of the CASH Line that included Jason Spezza and that all star Dany Heatley.

 

The only thing missing from Alfie's career is a Cup. The very reason he spent his last season in Detroit, on a Red Wings team that was plagued with injuries and still manage to scrape out a playoff birth. While his career comes to an end, his legacy as a Senator will live on, He retired tonight in a Senators jersey, Skated warm ups and dropped the ceremonial puck. Daniel Alfredsson lived breathed and worked in a Ottawa jersey for 18 seasons and 1 day. The very jersey that will hang in the Canadian Tire Centre someday. NHL fan's everywhere should appreciate this guy as a player and as a fine representative of what athletes should be. Oh and don't forget he's a wicked mustache grower:

Thanks Daniel for everything you've done, you will be missed!