I was kind of rooting for Toronto because of him, Daniel Alfredsson admitted to The Athletic Sunday evening. [57][58][59] Spezza and his family resided in the west-end of Ottawa during his tenure with the Senators, but sold the home when he was traded to Dallas. [33], On July 1, 2019, as a free agent, Spezza signed a one-year, $700,000 contract for the 201920 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs,[34] the team he supported as a child. In 2008, he surpassed Marcel Dionne as Canada's all-time leader in goals and Steve Yzerman as the all-time leader in points for the World Championships. [citation needed] Later that month, on October 29, Heatley scored four consecutive goals in an 80 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking a career high for goals in a game. Although many people might find it odd that Dany Heatley is still requesting a trade - or that he ever demanded one originally - but once you realize this is a very Chris Pronger-like (Edmonton Oilers) situation, it starts to make more sense. And while hes certainly connected to Torontos franchise these days, its undeniable that Spezzas most glorious years were spent in Ottawa. I had some great years in Ottawa and I look back on them fondly, so whenever they do things like this, it's nice to be recognized.". But when Jacques Martin was there, his approach was, You have to buy in before you get more ice time. And there was a little bit of head-butting there., When he was the final cut from the roster at the end of training camp in the fall of 2001, Martin infamously quipped,This is a mans league, and hes still a boy.. On December 26, 2010, in a 31 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Spezza was checked from behind into the boards by Penguins defenceman Kris Letang. He knew where I liked to hang and he always knew where I was.. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the Much of that was due to the success of the Pizza Line. [43] On February 28, 2010, the team defeated the United States to win Canada's eighth gold medal in Olympic men's hockey. While other high draft picks like Heatley, Ilya Kovalchuk and Rick Nash were afforded the ability to make youthful mistakes with bottom-dwelling franchises, Spezza was expected to have a refined and polished 200-foot game to help a championship-calibre Ottawa team. He was so good offensively that he could get away with a lot of stuff. In addition, Murray said that head coach Clouston was hurt by Heatley's remarks. In the playoffs, Spezza saved an elite performance for a pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. Heatley managed just one point. Spezza finished with one goal and six assists for seven points in the six games. Heatley scored his eighth goal of the tournament in the third period, starting a rally from a 31 deficit. In the 200203 season Heatley emerged as an NHL star, recording 41 goals and 89 points in 77 games and finishing ninth overall in league scoring. [6] After one season with the Battalion, he was required to enter the OHL Priority Draft and was selected by the Mississauga IceDogs in the team's second season in 19992000. The team started to look like a real team again. As the wedding date got closer, Heatley finally found out and called off the wedding. [45][46], On September 29, 2003, Heatley was seriously injured in a car crash after he lost control of the Ferrari 360 Modena he was driving on a curved road in a residential area of Atlanta. Molloy went as far as to blame the Senators' organization for Heatley's decision, claiming "This is an organizational thing. [30] On December 29, 2014, he was placed on waivers. [4] On August 23, 2005, the Thrashers sent him to the Ottawa Senators for Slovak star Marin Hossa and veteran defenceman Greg de Vries. Then, as it turns out, Spezza was the guy who did the deed and now the two close friends are not close. I just think the playmaking of Spezza and the scoring of Heatley scared a lot of opponents.. His first, in 2000, ended with a bronze medal win against the US in a shootout; Heatley scored a goal in the 43 victory. And Alfredsson believes that at some point down the road, Spezza will likely have the opportunity to construct his own roster at the top of a teams hockey operations department. It's really a unique feeling to have two linemates that you knew where theyre going to be at all times. The line was consistently among the highest-scoring in the NHL after its formation in 200506, with the trio combining for a total of 296 points that season. Entering the 2001 NHL Entry Draft having been named the Top CHL Prospect,[8] Spezza was drafted second overall by the Ottawa Senators, after Ilya Kovalchuk was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers. Web11 Jason Spezza Dany Heatley pictures. [5] The Thrashers and the Atlanta community were largely supportive of Heatley, and Snyder's family told the judge and prosecutors that nothing would be gained by imprisoning him. Follow Ian on Twitter @ian_mendes, Spezza at the 2001 NHL Draft after being selected at No. And he was really feeling it that year. Every day, every practice, every game was fun. On December 21, 2005, Heatley was chosen by Team Canada to participate in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin his first Olympic games. Once he bought in, he never looked back, says Alfredsson. He was a prodigy right from the start, Heatley told The Athletic on Sunday. In the 2006 playoffs, the Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, but fell to the Buffalo Sabres in five games. The victory resulted in Spezza becoming the poster boy for Baby, a Broadway musical that played at Toronto's O'Keefe Centre in the summer of 1984. Having traded centres Radek Bonk and Todd White during the off-season, the Senators started Spezza on the first line between Dany Heatley and rookie Brandon Bochenski, who was Spezza's linemate in Binghamton. That wouldnt surprise me one bit, says Alfredsson. That's hard for a coach to accept. His performance earned him a spot on the first All-Star team. Heatley also added an assist for a game-high five points and was named the All-Star Game MVP. There is always a reason why these things happen. In the summer of 2009, Heatley was invited to Team Canada's Olympic tryout camp in Calgary, where he was booed on the ice by fans. I think he was a good player before that, no question, says Alfredsson. [citation needed], On October 3, 2008, Heatley was named alternate captain to Daniel Alfredsson, along with defenceman Chris Phillips. And for a while, nobody on the team told him. Spezza was born on June 13, 1983, in Mississauga, Ontario. Spezza immediately forged a connection with Heatley, who registered the only 50-goal campaigns in franchise history in 2005-06 and 2006-07. The other version is better - if you like tabloid news. 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And indeed, Senators' star Jason Spezza wed Jennifer Snell on Saturday at Notre Dame Basilica on Sussex Drive with a bevy on curious onlookers waiting outside. The goal against Theodore gave Spezza 14 points in his first eight games of the season and it was clear the young centre was ready for prime time. Two years later, he modelled clothing for stores Woolco and Kmart.[3]. It is also alleged that Stacey McAlpine made unauthorized withdrawals of more than $4 million from Heatley's bank accounts. [24], Spezza spent time with Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A during the 201213 NHL lockout and returned to the Senators once a resolution had been negotiated. [25][26], The 201314 season saw Heatley's production decline dramatically, as he recorded only nine goals and 19 points in his first 55 games. We had a really good combination of a pure goal scorer, a pure playmaker and then I contributed a little bit of everything, says Alfredsson. The following season, he continued on the same pace with Heatley and Alfredsson before suffering another injury. There is something that cant be explained. He played on the left wing with linemates Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson. Though he had said that the city of Ottawa and the fans there had nothing to do with his desire to be moved, Senators fans were in no mood to forgive. [44], Heatley holds dual Canadian-German citizenship because his mother is German. However, due to the subsequent NHL lockout, Spezza returned to the AHL in 200405. It definitely wasnt an easy decision.. I reached out to Dany Heatley today, after he made the All-Time Sens team on @TSNHockey. It was a good example of the communication we had, without even knowing it., The dynamic duo of Heatley and Spezza was flanked on the right side by Alfredsson, who says this line was almost a perfect mix.. Recording 70 goals and 126 points in 60 games, he was named AJHL and Canadian Junior A Player of the Year. Ultimately, he went unclaimed and cleared waivers to remain with the Maple Leafs. CALGARY - Jason Spezza says he'll feel comfortable if estranged teammate Dany Heatley shows up at Ottawa Senators training camp next month. [45] Spezza retired with 995 career NHL points, the most of any player who never hit 1,000. He was always looking for me. [61], "Ottawa's Jason Spezza:A Spezzial Senator", "Jason Spezza: From Sens' cute baby to whipping boy to hero", "Spezza Clearly Special: could he be the next One? "[19], Senators' fans were blindsided by the request, and across the league observers were both puzzled and angry. They were originally known as the CASH Line, because it was an acronym for Captain Alfredsson, Spezza and Heatley and because they were money in big situations. His path to success was littered with obstacles right from the start. [42] Spezza, who had a reputation as a clean player that had never been suspended or fined once in his 19 seasons in the NHL appealed the decision, with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reducing the suspension to four games on December 17.[43]. So I feel very happy that he can go out with his head held high. But I dont remember passing it to him.. As a result of this injury, the pupil of his left eye became permanently dilated. Flames staying patient with top prospect Pelletier, Leafs aim to frustrate expert agitator Tkachuk, Keefe keeps Matthews, Marner apart despite Saturday spark, Jason Spezza Dany Heatley Daniel Alfredsson Ottawa Senators. And then you see what he did in these last few years with Toronto at his age. It was less of a trade demand and more of a request, but Murray granted those wishes by sending Spezza to the Dallas Stars on July 1, 2014. Its something I took very seriously, being the captain especially on a Canadian team and somewhere I had been for a long time. Yes. I remember the season when John Paddock took over. The club had a brilliant start to the 2007-08 campaign, but a tailspin that started in December plagued the club right through a first-round sweep at the hands of the upstart Pittsburgh Penguins. But the Senators lost to Anaheim in the Stanley Cup Final in five games and things took a downward spiral from there. He remained injury-free and finished fourth in league scoring, earning consideration for the Hart Memorial Trophy. A restricted free agent at the time of the trade, Heatley immediately signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Senators. And I dont know if Spezza had played a ton of defence before joining us. With only one year remaining on his contract, Spezza told Murray that a change of scenery would likely benefit both parties. [23] While producing a solid season, scoring 53 points, the Wild ultimately failed to reach the playoffs despite a hot start to the year. Dany Heatley at left wing Jason Spezza at centre They were originally known as the CASH Line, because it was an acronym for Captain Alfredsson, Spezza and Heatley - and because they were money in big situations. Sports writers across Canada criticized Heatley's behaviour, calling him a "brat", "pathetic", and "reprehensible". Ian Mendes is a senior writer covering the Ottawa Senators and the NHL for The Athletic since 2021. The trio made up what was affectionately called "The Pizza Line" because the line's scoring exploits normally meant free pizza for fans in attendance thanks to a promotion with Pizza Pizza. [4] At age 15, Spezza began his major junior career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Brampton Battalion in 199899, under a rule permitting the then-underage player to play on his hometown team. Spezza says he can't remember exactly when the trio was put together, but they clicked quickly. I'm sure. [17] The 200809 season, however, was met with decreased production for Heatley and the top line as well as an 11th-place finish for the Senators in the Eastern Conference, well out of playoff contention. [21], At the end of the 201011 season, Spezza was named an interim alternate captain for Ottawa after the team traded away Mike Fisher. [42] Heatley helped lead Team Canada to an 80 win in the first game of the 2010 Olympic tournament by scoring two goals. Spezza played for the Toronto Marlboros in 1997, recording 114 points in 54 games. But the 2003-04 playoffs ended with Spezza being a healthy scratch in four of Ottawas games during a seven-game loss against Toronto. Ottawa moved to the Stanley Cup Final against the Anaheim Ducks, but lost in five games in large part because the SpezzaHeatleyAlfredsson line failed to perform against Samuel Phlsson's checking line, backed by star defencemen Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger. Though he managed to remain injury-free and played in all of his team's 82 games for the first time in his NHL career, his point production decreased. [8] Among players with new teams, this was behind only Wayne Gretzky's 23-game streak upon joining the Los Angeles Kings during the 198889 season.[9]. The 36-year-old Spezza credits his close friendship for Heatley as for one of the reasons why the trio was so lethal. Spezza made his debut with the Maple Leafs in the following game on October 5, against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He scored 24 points in only 16 games before an errant puck struck his left eye and broke his orbital bone. However, due to the fallout from Heatley's crash shortly afterwards, EA switched the cover photo to Joe Sakic,[54] although many copies of the game were shipped with his photo on them. [26], On September 14, 2013, Spezza was named the eighth captain in Senators' franchise history, replacing long-time teammate Daniel Alfredsson, who joined the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent on July 5, 2013. [27] Approaching unrestricted free agency, speculation began that his NHL career might be over and that he might move to Europe to continue his hockey career. [9] During the summer of 2001, Spezza passed on an invitation to the Canadian junior team's summer camp because he said he wanted to prepare for his first NHL camp. [10] Despite scoring, Heatley and the Senators suffered an 83 defeat to his former Thrashers teammates. Under new head coach Paul MacLean, Spezza thrived by finishing sixth in Hart Trophy voting for league MVP that season. Will the truth come out? It was just perfect, explains Heatley. [20] Ultimately, no trade occurred. And then from that point on, we had unbelievable chemistry. "[21], On September 12, 2009, Heatley was traded to the San Jose Sharks, along with a fifth-round pick in 2010, for Milan Michlek, Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round pick in 2010. "I didnt think there was any chance. He was sentenced to three years probation and the judge ruled that any vehicle driven by Heatley could not have more than six cylinders nor surpass 70mph (112km/h). The 36-year-old Spezza credits his close friendship for Heatley as for one of the reasons why the trio was so lethal. In his last season with the Senators, over 600 classes in the Ottawa-Gatineau area participated in Spelling with Spezza. He earned a silver medal, losing to Russia in the gold medal game. Heatley, who was also seriously injured but eventually made a full recovery, pled guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide and received probation. Spezza played 19 career seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2002 to 2022, and is currently a part of the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office. Is it a story that's built on leaky paper mache? Playing with Spezz and Alfie was an amazing time. But I dont think its anything beyond that. There he joined former teammate Devin Setoguchi who had also been traded by the Sharks to the Wild on June 24, ten days before him. "I look back at my four years in Ottawa with nothing but good memories. [4] NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly suggested that the Senators may have grounds to file a grievance, as Heatley's contract stipulated the team pay a bonus (due July 1, 2009) of US$4 million, as the Edmonton trade if completed would have spared the Senators that expense. After a slow start to the 200607 season, Heatley recorded 50 goals once more (second in the league to Vincent Lecavalier's 52 goals) and 105 points (fourth in the league). During the 200405 NHL lock-out, Heatley initially played for the Swiss team SC Bern. The Pizza Line reached its pinnacle in the spring of 2007, with the three Ottawa linemates finishing at Nos. Currently, He is living in Freiburg im Breisgau, and working as Athlete. If you talk to guys who played on those teams, we had some big arguments amongst ourselves and Heater would always tell me how open he was and I'd get back to him that if he was open, I would have passed to him. The following year, Heatley led Team Canada in scoring (seven goals and ten points) at the 2003 World Championships in Finland, en route to his first gold medal. "Hopefully, as the years go by, people forget the negative stuff and remember more of the positives when it comes to Heater. "I hadn't played much with Alfie before - Todd White kinda played with Alfie in my early years," Spezza said. Chris Neil and Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, however, close friend and former line-mate Dany Heatley was not in attendance. What a great career from start to finish. And he kind of always had an idea where I was, added Heatley. If that's the case, it sort of makes sense that he didn't go to the wedding but it doesn't make sense that the wedding still continued. the San Antonio Rampage. [19] Spezza himself admitted that he would not object to a trade from Ottawa. Spezza formed a dominant line with Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson. The suit, filed in the Calgary Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, alleges that the defendants lured Heatley into several real estate ventures across Canada and the United States with promises of huge returns that never materialized. Spezza is the main reason Heatley has had back-to-back 50-goal seasons and all the while he lets Spezz take all the criticism during the bad times. Heatley recorded back-to-back 50-goal seasons with Spezza as his main playmaker and the dynamic duo also had a close relationship off the ice. Spezza and some of the other guys like (Chris) Kelly, (Ray) Emery and (Brian) McGrattan hadnt established themselves as full-time NHLers. Despite his consistent playoff production with 76 points in 97 career playoff games Spezza could never slay that Game 7 dragon that first reared its ugly head against New Jersey in the spring of 2003. [48], Despite his success with the national team in the two previous World Championships, as well as being named a reserve for the 2006 Olympic team, Spezza was left off Canada's initial summer camp roster in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The Sharks were eliminated in the 2010 Conference Finals as, with Dany Heatley in the penalty box, the Chicago Blackhawks scored the game-winning goal, sweeping the series. Traded to the Ottawa Senators, Heatley became one of the team's perennial leading scorers, setting franchise records for single-season goals (50) in 200506, and points (105) in 200607. Im not stupid, I can tell how things are going, Spezza said after his second demotion in 2002. I want to be a player in this league not just a player, but a good player and I think I can and I think Ill be up here maybe sooner than they think.. Spezza's deal was seen as another hometown discount for the salary cap strapped club, stating "if I could take less, I would" to help the team win. At the end of the 2009-10 season, there were whispers that Spezza was the next one asking for a change of scenery. [34] The game went to a shootout where Heatley scored the only goal for the Eastern Conference in a 65 loss. Heatley recorded 12 points in 10 games. The defendant companies named in court documents are Presidential Suites Inc., Waterfront Development Inc., McAlpine Sports Management Inc., and NSEM Management Inc.[48]. [41] Spezza continued his strong play in a depth role before being suspended six games on December 8 for a hit to the head of Winnipeg Jets defender Neal Pionk that occurred three days prior after Pionk injured teammate Rasmus Sandin with a knee-on-knee hit. Hes always had a phenomenal hockey mind. But confidence is a huge thing. Long before they connected to become two-thirds of the most prolific scoring line in Ottawa Senators franchise history, Dany Heatley vividly recalls learning about Jason Spezza. When asked to recall some of his favourite passes from Spezza, Heatley pointed to an obscure goal he wasnt even sure of the opponent in which the chemistry with his centreman was on full display. However, Head Coach Todd McLellan revealed that Heatley had been playing the entire playoffs with a torn groin muscle. They led the Senators to their first Finals appearance. He admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the crash, but his blood-alcohol content tested below the legal limit. Spezza contributed to all of his team's goals for a career-high six-point game. After his sophomore year, in which he was named to the 2001 WCHA Second All-Star and NCAA West First All-American Teams, Heatley chose to forgo his final two years of college eligibility to turn pro with the Thrashers. 1 offensive line. Alfredsson could see that Spezza was ready to buy into the team concept and take his game to the next level. Seeding seventh overall in the East, Ottawa met the Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs, coincidentally the same first-round match-up of the previous year. If that's the case, it sort of makes sense that he didn't Spezza played 19 career seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2002 to 2022, and is currently a part of the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office. Previously, he spent seven years as an afternoon talk show host for TSN 1200 in Ottawa and as a contributing writer for TSN.ca. "We brought in a guy the results we were very happy with. The now retired Heatley got in touch with Mendes to express gratitude for his inclusion, as well. However, Heatley and the Senators would not make a second run for the Cup and were swept in four games. Heatley made his senior international debut with Team Canada at the 2002 World Championships, after his rookie season with the Atlanta Thrashers. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. Updated: December 02, 2010 Drafted at No. According to But Heatley doesnt have a great recollection of his role in Spezzas overtime goal to beat Montreal on October 27, 2005. I must have just given it to him in our zone, because I do remember him carrying it down the ice, laughed Heatley. The ceremony took place at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the reception was held across the street at the National Gallery of Canada. [10], After one more OHL season split between the Spitfires and the Belleville Bulls, resulting in a 105-point season, Spezza began his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL). 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