The start of NHL free agency was a miserable one for Ottawa Senators fans as longtime captain Daniel Alfredsson chose to leave the franchise after 18 years to pursue a Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings.
Many Senators fans were angry with the captain's departure, but their spirits were brightened later in the afternoon when the team announced that it had acquired young star Bobby Ryan from the Anaheim Ducks.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun was the first to report the deal, also noting that Ryan is a player who Ottawa has wanted for a few months.
Losing a captain and the face of a franchise is always a difficult situation for a team, but the addition of Ryan will make the Senators a younger, deeper and more skilled team.
Over the last few years, mainly through the draft, Ottawa has amassed a nice collection of young players with impressive offense talent. It's a group that will continue to build on the team's success from the past two seasons, which includes two playoff appearances.
Player Position Age
Erik Karlsson
Defense 23
Bobby Ryan Right Wing 26
Jared Cowen
Defense 22
Co ...
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