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Through the years, many speculative critics had claimed Alfredsson has never played his best hockey in the playoffs. However, in the 2007 playoffs, Alfredsson raised his play more effectively than in any previous year. He greatly helped the Senators as they advanced past the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] and took revenge on the [[New Jersey Devils]]. His improved play also helped the Senators advance to the Stanley Cup championship for the first time in modern franchise history. In game five of the Eastern Conference final against Buffalo, he put the critics to rest when he scored in overtime after entering the zone on a 1-on-3 rush. This was Alfredsson's playoff-leading tenth goal and he became the first European-born captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Through the years, many speculative critics had claimed Alfredsson has never played his best hockey in the playoffs. However, in the 2007 playoffs, Alfredsson raised his play more effectively than in any previous year. He greatly helped the Senators as they advanced past the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] and took revenge on the [[New Jersey Devils]]. His improved play also helped the Senators advance to the Stanley Cup championship for the first time in modern franchise history. In game five of the Eastern Conference final against Buffalo, he put the critics to rest when he scored in overtime after entering the zone on a 1-on-3 rush. This was Alfredsson's playoff-leading tenth goal and he became the first European-born captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup Finals.


In game four against the [[Anaheim Ducks]] in the Stanley Cup final, Alfredsson took criticism for hitting the Ducks' captain, [[Scott Niedermayer]], with a slapshot. Alfredsson initially faked the shot in the final seconds prior to the intermission, leading to speculation if it was Alfredsson's intent to injure the player. When officials ruled it was intent to injure; Alfredsson responded to the controversy by stating he had glanced up at the clock to see if he had time to move in for a better shot. After the shot, fights between both teams broke out and Alfredsson sucker punched Ducks forward Travis Moen, and refused to fight Niedermayer drawing more criticism.
In game four against the [[Anaheim Ducks]] in the Stanley Cup final, Alfredsson took criticism for hitting the Ducks' captain, [[Scott Niedermayer]], with a slapshot. Alfredsson initially faked the shot in the final seconds prior to the intermission, leading to speculation if it was Alfredsson's intent to injure the player. When officials ruled it was intent to injure; Alfredsson responded to the controversy by stating he had glanced up at the clock to see if he had time to move in for a better shot. After the shot, fights between both teams broke out.


==Awards==
==Awards==

Revision as of 23:27, 3 November 2007

Daniel Alfredsson
Born (1972-12-11) December 11, 1972 (age 51)
Gothenburg, SWE
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team Ottawa Senators
NHL draft 133rd overall, 1994
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 1992–present

Daniel Alfredsson (born 11 December 1972, Gothenburg, Sweden) is a professional Swedish ice hockey player. He is the Captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. He currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and Särö, Sweden. A right winger with the Senators, Alfredsson usually plays on the first line with centre Jason Spezza and left winger Dany Heatley.

Playing career

NHL beginnings

Drafted 113rd overall in the 6th round in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Alfredsson was a remarkable find by the Senators. In his first season in the NHL in 1995-96 he won the Calder Memorial Trophy for rookie of the year and has consistently been one of the league's players. Known as a high scorer with grit and leadership abilities he was made captain of the team in 1999-2000 when Alexei Yashin refused to play. Alfredsson continued as captain the following season 2000-01, when Yashin was denied the captaincy upon returning to the lineup.

He signed a two-year contract in 2002. In March of 2004, Alfredsson signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Senators for an additional five years. That following season, the Senators won the President's Trophy, with Alfredsson's career high 78 points at his eight-year span playing in the NHL. Ottawa played a great season with a superior playoff run, but however in the Eastern Conference Finals the Senators lost in a tight, and low-scoring seven game series against the eventual Stanley Cup winners, the New Jersey Devils.

During the NHL lockout he played for Frölunda HC in Sweden and, with his linemates P. J. Axelsson and Samuel Påhlsson, won the Swedish Championship.

Recent years

On October 5, 2005, opening night for the 2005-06 NHL season, Alfredsson and Dany Heatley, a fellow first liner, became the first players to score the winning goals for a shoot out in NHL history. They both scored against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ed Belfour for a 3-2 overtime victory. Their sticks were subsequently sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Alfredsson capped off the regular season with career highs such as points (103), tied for first that year with Heatley. Perhaps his best game was on November 3, 2005 against the Buffalo Sabres where he scored a career high 2 goals and 5 points.

Alfredsson was named to Team Sweden as an alternate captain for the 2006 Winter Olympics due to Peter Forsberg's nagging leg injury. The team would go on to win the gold medal, along with Alfredsson's other International achievement.

After a sub-par 2006 playoffs, he was the subject of trade rumors from the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, fortunately turning around his game and enjoying a 6-game scoring streak soon after. On Saturday, December 23, 2006, against the Philadelphia Flyers, he notched his 600th career point, scoring on an empty net and adding another goal and an assist to top it off.

2007 Stanley Cup run

Through the years, many speculative critics had claimed Alfredsson has never played his best hockey in the playoffs. However, in the 2007 playoffs, Alfredsson raised his play more effectively than in any previous year. He greatly helped the Senators as they advanced past the Pittsburgh Penguins and took revenge on the New Jersey Devils. His improved play also helped the Senators advance to the Stanley Cup championship for the first time in modern franchise history. In game five of the Eastern Conference final against Buffalo, he put the critics to rest when he scored in overtime after entering the zone on a 1-on-3 rush. This was Alfredsson's playoff-leading tenth goal and he became the first European-born captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup Finals.

In game four against the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup final, Alfredsson took criticism for hitting the Ducks' captain, Scott Niedermayer, with a slapshot. Alfredsson initially faked the shot in the final seconds prior to the intermission, leading to speculation if it was Alfredsson's intent to injure the player. When officials ruled it was intent to injure; Alfredsson responded to the controversy by stating he had glanced up at the clock to see if he had time to move in for a better shot. After the shot, fights between both teams broke out.

Awards

  • 1996 — NHL All-Rookie Team
  • 1996 — Calder Memorial Trophy
  • 1996 — Played in NHL All-Star Game
  • 1997 — Played in NHL All-Star Game
  • 1998 — Played in NHL All-Star Game
  • 2004 — Played in NHL All-Star Game
  • 2004-05 — Elitserien Championship
  • 2005-06 — Second Team All-Star [1]

Records and Achievements

Milestones

  • Is the Senators all-time leader in games played (792), goals (297), assists (474) and points (771).
  • Holds the Senators record for highest +/- rating in a season, set in 2006-07 with +42.
  • Holds the following Senators playoff records: most games played (99), goals (43) assists (37) and points (80).
  • Set the Senators record for most goals in a playoff run with 14 in the 2006-07 playoffs. He also led the league in goals during the 2006-07 playoffs and tied team mates Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley with 22 points to lead the league in playoff scoring.
  • Set a franchise record in points in 2005-06 with 103 (tied with Dany Heatley). This record was later nullified by Heatley's 105-point campaign in 2006-07.

Awards

  • Won the first major award in modern Senators history when he was awarded the Calder trophy in 1995-96.

Nominations

Other

  • Is the only player to have dressed for every single playoff game in modern Senators history.
  • Is the first European captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup Finals in NHL history.
  • Improved his point totals for six consecutive seasons from 1998-99 to 2005-06 inclusive, a franchise record.

Career statistics

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1992-93 Frölunda HC SEL 21 1 5 6 8 -- -- -- -- --
1993-94 Frölunda HC SEL 39 20 10 30 18 4 1 1 2 8
1994-95 Frölunda HC SEL 22 7 11 18 22 -- -- -- -- --
1995-96 Ottawa Senators NHL 82 26 35 61 28 -- -- -- -- --
1996-97 Ottawa Senators NHL 76 24 47 71 30 7 5 2 7 6
1997-98 Ottawa Senators NHL 55 17 28 45 18 11 7 2 9 20
1998-99 Ottawa Senators NHL 58 11 22 33 14 4 1 2 3 4
1999-00 Ottawa Senators NHL 57 21 38 59 28 6 3 1 4 2
2000-01 Ottawa Senators NHL 68 24 46 70 30 4 1 0 1 2
2001-02 Ottawa Senators NHL 78 37 34 71 45 12 7 6 13 4
2002-03 Ottawa Senators NHL 78 27 51 78 42 18 4 4 8 12
2003-04 Ottawa Senators NHL 77 32 48 80 24 7 1 2 3 2
2004-05 Frölunda HC SEL 15 8 9 17 10 14 12 6 18 8
2005-06 Ottawa Senators NHL 77 43 60 103 50 10 2 8 10 4
2006-07 Ottawa Senators NHL 77 29 58 87 42 20 14 8 22 10
SEL Totals 97 36 35 71 58 18 13 7 20 16
NHL Totals 783 291 467 758 351 99 43 37 80 66

International play

Olympic medal record
Men's Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Moscow/Podolsk Ice hockey
Silver medal – second place 2004 Hämeenlinna Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 1995 Alberta Ice hockey
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Manitoba Ice hockey
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Turin Ice hockey

Participated in 10 Sweden international teams:

In the 2006 tournament, he set highs in goals (5), assists (5) and points (10) and played on the second line with Mats Sundin and Henrik Zetterberg. After an injury to Peter Forsberg, Alfredsson took Forsberg's spot as the assistant captain, along with Sundin and defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom.

International statistics

    Tournament
Event GP G A Pts PIM
1995 World Championships 8 3 1 4 4
1996 World Cup of Hockey 4 0 0 0 2
1996 World Championships 6 1 2 3 4
1997 World Championships 4 0 0 0 2
1998 Olympics 4 2 3 5 2
1999 World Championships 10 4 5 9 8
2001 World Championships 9 3 5 8 8
2002 Olympics 4 1 4 5 2
2004 World Cup of Hockey 4 0 6 6 2
2004 World Championships 8 4 2 6 8
2005 World Championships 9 3 6 9 6
2006 Olympics 8 5 5 10 2
Olympic Totals 16 8 12 20 6
World Championship Totals 54 18 22 40 40

See also

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Preceded by Winner of the Calder Trophy
1996 		Succeeded by
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