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Could a Karlsson trade be a repeat of early Ottawa Senators history?

(Hat tip to @slowhnds whose tweets gave us the the idea for this post!) I can't help but be struck by the (potential) parallel between Karlsson and another Senator great, Frank "King" Clancy. #Sens #MelnykOut pic.twitter.com/xP3x1aFwrN — Joe Dan Tony (@slowhnds) February 22, 2018 A small-market hockey team, a star defenceman (and captain), dwindling attendance… all this talk about a potential Erik Karlsson trade reminds us of another Ottawa Senators transaction, going all the way back to 1930. ...

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Ottawa Senators will retire Daniel Alfredsson’s number 11; Twitter approves

Former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson’s longtime number 11 jersey will soon hang from the rafters of the Canadian Tire Centre. The announcement was made Tuesday at a news conference featuring top Senators brass, confirming rampant rumours. Alfredsson had played for 18 seasons with the Senators until 2013, when he left for one season to play with the Detroit Redwings. ...

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VIDEO: Daniel Alfredsson receives honorary doctorate from Carleton University

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeviZn2xvPA Carleton University this week conferred a Doctor of Laws, _ honoris causa _ , on Daniel Alfredsson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Canadian hockey and, in particular, his commitment to the community through philanthropic efforts that include mental health awareness and advocacy for equality for athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation. ...