OTTAWA-- Former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, their all-time leader in goals, assists and points, will have his No. 11 retired before a game against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 29.
Alfredsson, who was Senators captain for 13 seasons, is the first player to be honored by a volunteer committee of team executives, civic leaders and media representatives that was formed last year.
"I'm extremely honored and humbled," Alfredsson said Tuesday. "I think it's hard to really understand the magnitude of it.
"It brings back a lot of memories. How did I get to this point? A lot of people have been involved and helped along the way. I'm thankful to them, especially today."
Daniel Alfredsson to have No. 11 retired by Senators
Longtime Ottawa captain is franchise's all-time leader in goals, assists, points
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