In a sport rife with hyperbole, to call a moment special, a player iconic, or a number a legend is almost commonplace.
Daniel Alfredsson has created, or is, all of those things, except commonplace.
To tally his 1000th point, while scoring his 8th career hat trick, in a near "must-win" game, is just Alfie being Alfie.
To try to encapsulate in words what Daniel Alfredsson means to Sens fans is simply impossible. To truly know this, you must be a Sens fan. Others can appreciate his all-star combination of leadership, two-way play, and offensive prowess, but only a Sens fan can attach to all of these attributes the special moments they have created.
To us Sens fans, Alfie is not simply an impressive set of stats, or highlight-reel plays, but rather a representation of the team we love.
Daniel Alfredsson is the Ottawa Senators.
We often hear the term "good in the community" attached to players, well-deservedly, but chief among them is #11, a tireless contributor not only to the Ottawa community, but also to his Swedish home town.
As great as Alfredsson leads and performs on t ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NHL
Article written by Gerald Norton
Daniel Alfredsson: A Tribute to the Ottawa Senators Legend
October 22nd, 2010 by Gerald Norton Leave a reply »
Advertisement