Swedish state television says Daniel Alfredsson will be returning to the Ottawa Senators next year.

In an interview with SVT Sport, the 40 year old admits he was tired after the recent NHL season, even though it was shortened.

But he adds his body now feels refreshed, and he really wants to continue playing.

Alfredsson says he's begun contract negotiations with the Senators' management.

oh dear

oh dear
- the_cause2000

According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the long-time team captain made the Senators aware of his decision on Thursday night while TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie says the expectation is that he'll sign with the Detroit Red Wings.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the long-time team captain made the Senators aware of his decision on Thursday night while TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie says the expectation is that he'll sign with the Detroit Red Wings.
- Doppleganger

first his infamous playoff comments and now this

he's gone, and Ottawa fans will get over it.

Adding Ryan will help a little bit.

Did not like seeing Silfverberg being part of that deal.

he's gone, and Ottawa fans will get over it.

Adding Ryan will help a little bit.

Did not like seeing Silfverberg being part of that deal.
- Doppleganger

It's for the malicious to wonder whether a less-skiddish owner would have kept Alfie AND added Ryan. We'll never know.

Tough to say your team got worse on paper. I have no idea what the locker room impact will be, but for what it's worth I often think "locker room psyche" is a term used to explain away poor play or badly managed teams. That's not Ottawa.

It's for the malicious to wonder whether a less-skiddish owner would have kept Alfie AND added Ryan. We'll never know.

Tough to say your team got worse on paper. I have no idea what the locker room impact will be, but for what it's worth I often think "locker room psyche" is a term used to explain away poor play or badly managed teams. That's not Ottawa.
- Morris

They've been rumoured to be after him for a while, with an eye to the lowering of the cap. But I'm sure the departure of Alfredsson sped up the process and upped the asking price.

- Doppleganger

....It's okay, at least it's not Toronto...

watch out alfie

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