Internationally, Spezza represented Canada at three World Junior Championships and two World Championships. "When I looked (Heatley) in the eye, I knew the minute he walked out the door that I had to trade him," GM Bryan Murray said a short time later. WebDany Heatleyis a German-born Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers (20142015), By Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News. With NHL play set to resume in 200506, Spezza returned to Ottawa. Spezzas popularity with his ex-teammates is evident even forcing the longest-serving captain in Ottawa history to have a soft spot for the Maple Leafs this spring. Toronto Maple Leafs centre Jason Spezza joined Ian Mendes and Lee Versage on TSN Radio 1200 Ottawa's The Drive after being included in TSN's Ottawa Senators All-Time 7 team alongside longtime linemates Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson. By reaching the 50-goal plateau for the second straight season, he became the first NHL player to do so since Pavel Bure in 19992000. The ceremony took place at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the reception was held across the street at the National Gallery of Canada. WebThere are two versions, one which makes more sense than the other. We became such an offensive threat that whoever we played against, we knew they were just trying to defend. What I do remember is (Sheldon Souray) trying to step up and hit him big and Spezz just made him look silly, said Heatley. [43] On February 28, 2010, the team defeated the United States to win Canada's eighth gold medal in Olympic men's hockey. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League (NHL) rookie of the year in 2002. But the 2003-04 playoffs ended with Spezza being a healthy scratch in four of Ottawas games during a seven-game loss against Toronto. "Certainly, (talking with Clouston) behind the scenes would be a lot more effective, and trying to work through it. 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. [citation needed], On October 3, 2008, Heatley was named alternate captain to Daniel Alfredsson, along with defenceman Chris Phillips. Daniel Alfredsson rounded out this excellent trio. In the lock-out-shortened 201213 season, Heatley recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 36 games with Minnesota. [14], Fresh off the heels of a Stanley Cup finals appearance, Heatley began the 200708 season with a new six-year contract extension with the Senators worth $45 million,[15] signed prior to the season opener against the Maple Leafs. WebRumors speculated from basic reasons such as him being unhappy with head coach Cory Clouston, to Heatley sleeping with the fiancee (now wife) of teammate Jason Spezza. In response to Heatley's impressive performance in just his second NHL season, Eastern Conference teammate Jeremy Roenick commented, "Twenty-two years old? On June 8, 2010, his And are not friends. [21], At the end of the 201011 season, Spezza was named an interim alternate captain for Ottawa after the team traded away Mike Fisher. Spezza assumed the captaincy for the 2013-14 season, but his relationship with MacLean seemed to have cooled. [19] Spezza himself admitted that he would not object to a trade from Ottawa. [50] McAlpine was later arrested and charged with fraud, money laundering and theft by authorities in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on October 18, 2017. Heatley was selected for the 2008 game, but had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury he suffered in an earlier game against the Detroit Red Wings. [42] Heatley helped lead Team Canada to an 80 win in the first game of the 2010 Olympic tournament by scoring two goals. Spezza, along with Finland's Niko Kapanen and fellow Canadian Steven Stamkos, finished the tournament tied for first in goals scored with seven. WebOttawa's Dynamic Duo make an appearance on OTR the opening night of the 06-07 season.Digicam quality, don't expect too much. [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. Jason Spezza for Dany Heatley? 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. Ottawa fans booed the star centre during Game 4 of their playoff series loss to Pittsburgh in 2010, a hostile reception for a player on home ice. Beginning the 200708 season in the final year of his contract, on November 2, 2007, Spezza signed a new seven-year, $49million contract with the Senators effective from the 200809 season through to the 201415 season. [28] At the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, a potential trade to the Nashville Predators was negotiated by Murray but rejected by Spezza as the Predators were one of the teams listed in his limited contractual no-trade clause.[29]. After beginning his major junior career at the early age of 15 in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Spezza was selected second overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators, eventually serving as their team captain following the departure of Daniel Alfredsson. After a lockout delayed the start of the 2012-13 campaign, Spezza suffered a back injury that required surgery limiting him to only five regular-season games. During the 200405 NHL lock-out, Heatley initially played for the Swiss team SC Bern. In many ways, this goal provided an emphatic punctuation mark to end the debate about Spezzas place in the NHL. They were just fun dynamics and when you get close with guys that way, you're able to have that dynamic and then you have fun around it. [44], Heatley holds dual Canadian-German citizenship because his mother is German. McAlpine was later arrested and charged with fraud, money He scored the only two goals of the game in a 2-0 Senators victory, capping the evening with an empty-net goal in the final minute of regulation time. I think the way we played the game at the time was a very defensive-style game, Alfredsson recalled. Spezza was born on June 13, 1983, in Mississauga, Ontario. One month later, it was revealed that Heatley's former Senators teammate Chris Phillips was also initiating a $7.5 million suit against Stacey McAlpine to recover lost money as a result of bad real estate deals. Is it conjecture? Many assumed Spezzas playoff heroics would earn him a permanent spot in the Senators lineup moving forward. [49], As the 201213 NHL lockout continued, Spezza was named to Canada's roster for the 2012 Spengler Cup held in Davos, Switzerland. Heatley dominated with 11 points to lead all tournament scorers, earning his second-straight MVP award. 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. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Dany won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the top NHL rookie in 2002. However, Heatley and the Senators would not make a second run for the Cup and were swept in four games. [51] McAlpine died on March 5, 2018, at the age of 54,[52] and the charges of fraud, theft and laundering the proceeds of crime were stayed two days later.[53]. Yes. There are two versions, one which makes more sense than the other. Heatley left the Senators under acrimonious circumstances in a 2009 trade with the San Jose Sharks. Will the truth come out? The Senators announced on January 31, 2013, that Spezza would be out of the Ottawa line-up for a minimum of two months (and possibly longer) as he required surgery for a herniated disc in his back. And you know, I wont be surprised if my grandkids are talking about him as a phenomenal general manager. At the conclusion of the 2002-03 regular season, Kovalchuk had already tallied 67 goals with two years in the NHL under his belt, while Spezza who saw time in the OHL and AHL and spot duty with the Senators had only managed seven goals in 33 NHL games. "It's obviously a very cool honour," Spezza said of his inclusion. Under new head coach Paul MacLean, Spezza thrived by finishing sixth in Hart Trophy voting for league MVP that season. If I was the owner of the Senators, I'd be calling my manager in and saying 'why don't guys want to play here anymore? Spezzas confidence was on full display in Winnipeg that season, as he created another memorable highlight-reel moment that showed off his world-class skill and creativity. Spezza finished the 2007 playoffs with a franchise-record 22 points, tied with linemates Alfredsson and Heatley. I'm sure. The defendant companies named in court documents are Presidential Suites Inc., Waterfront Development Inc., McAlpine Sports Management Inc., and NSEM Management Inc.[48]. In his last season with the Senators, over 600 classes in the Ottawa-Gatineau area participated in Spelling with Spezza. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza. [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. And he kind of always had an idea where I was, added Heatley. [34] The game went to a shootout where Heatley scored the only goal for the Eastern Conference in a 65 loss. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. So I think we were all hungry.. He also competed in three Stanley Cup playoff games with Ottawa during his rookie season, helping the team in its 2003 playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals. "This one, I really don't understand. In 201112, Spezza was named as a permanent alternate captain for the Senators. The now retired Heatley got in touch with Mendes to express gratitude for his inclusion, as well. What I can see is that he got a lot of support in Ottawa. [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. 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. 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. Heatley suffered a broken jaw, a concussion, a bruised lung and a bruised kidney, and he tore three ligaments in his right knee. [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. And he was really feeling it that year. His first, in 2000, ended with a bronze medal win against the US in a shootout; Heatley scored a goal in the 43 victory. Hossa had just re-signed with the Senators after protracted and often contentious negotiations. Jeff Carter and Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia Flyers. Playing minor hockey in the Alberta Midget Hockey League (AMHL) for the Calgary Buffaloes, Heatley tallied 91 points in 36 games in 199798 to earn the Harry Allen Memorial Trophy as the league's top scorer. On July 3, 2011, Heatley was traded to the Minnesota Wild for Martin Havlt, his former teammate with Ottawa. He scored 24 points in only 16 games before an errant puck struck his left eye and broke his orbital bone. When Murray retired from hockey, the family settled in Calgary, Alberta. [30][31] On November 21, Spezza signed a four-year contract with Dallas (effective from the 201516 season through to the 201819 season) worth an annual average value of $7.5million. Heatley made his NHL debut with the Thrashers in 200102, leading all rookies in points (67) and assists (41) and was second in team goal-scoring (26) behind Ilya Kovalchuk. But the Senators lost to Anaheim in the Stanley Cup Final in five games and things took a downward spiral from there. Catalyzed by a rejuvenated offence, Ottawa finished the season with the best record in the Eastern Conference and the second-best in the league. Heatley ended up with a prime seat for Spezzas spectacular goal, one that is often top-of-mind for Senators fans when discussing the most spectacular goals in regular-season history. [46][47] Spezza contributed 2 assists in 7 games as Canada captured a bronze medal. One of my favourite goals, which nobody else will remember, was there was a shot from the point that went up high in the air. 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. [16] He completed the 200708 season with 41 goals and 41 assists for 82 points in 71 games. 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Heatley was selected as the cover player for the 2004 instalment of the EA Sports NHL video game franchise in 2003 (NHL 2004). They led the Senators to their first Finals appearance. Im glad he could go out the way he did. Heatley, who was also seriously injured but eventually made a full recovery, pled guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide and received probation. Canada captured a second-straight gold medal, defeating Sweden 53 in the final. 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. Spezza formed a dominant line with Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson. Ottawa was plagued with injuries to its superstars all season. I enjoyed it when Pizza Pizza moved the threshold from five goals to six goals. [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. [5], In his first game for the Senators, against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 5, 2005, Heatley played with Jason Spezza and Brandon Bochenski, but when the Senators were down with five minutes to go, Daniel Alfredsson, who replaced Bochenski, scored the tying goal. A difficult season ended with Heatley recording only 25 points as the Thrashers failed to earn a playoff spot. As a freshman, he was named to the WCHA first All-Star team and NCAA West Second All-American Team, in addition to earning WCHA Rookie of the Year honours. [49] The suit, launched at the Ontario court in Ottawa, alleges Phillips felt he was misled by McAlpine and has not been able to recover monies invested. The Alfredsson, Spezza and Heatley line was dominant, leading the NHL in playoffs points, all tied at 22. Heatley had little choice but to report for training camp, and the atmosphere between him and his Senators' teammates was described as "awkward", "tense", and "untenable". "Me and Dany were best of friends," Spezza said. Once he bought in, he never looked back, says Alfredsson. [7], Heatley made a spectacular start with his new team, registering points in the first 22 games of the 200506 season, breaking Marin Hossa's previous franchise record of 13 consecutive games. In the Sharks' fourth game of the season, their home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Heatley's first game in front of the San Jose fans, Heatley capped a hat-trick with a penalty shot goal in the third period, bringing his season totals to four goals and five assists (nine points) in the first four games of the season. [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? It feels like that number should be 150, laughed Heatley when told about the statistic. Heatley made $8 million that year.[22]. "[36] However, Spezza was scratched for Toronto's opening night game against his former team, the Ottawa Senators, in a highly criticized move by Toronto's head coach Mike Babcock. Following Spezza's fourth OHL season in 200102, he was assigned to the Senators' AHL affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins for the 2002 Calder Cup playoffs, where he made his professional debut, playing in three playoff games and scoring one goal. So I feel very happy that he can go out with his head held high. The following season, he continued on the same pace with Heatley and Alfredsson before suffering another injury. Unfortunately for Ottawa fans, that 2011-12 season was the final highwater mark for Spezza in a Senators jersey. "It's a neat exercise the guys at TSN have been going through and it's obviously nice to be included in something like that. Web11 Dany Heatley Jason Spezza pictures. With the Presidents Trophy-winning Senators facing elimination down 3-1 in their series against New Jersey, Martin inserted Spezza into the lineup in a desperate attempt for an offensive spark. [2] Spezza attended St. Michael's College School. They are two of the best.". "The frustrating part for us is we have gone through several coaches here that we couldn't win enough games with," Murray stated. As Heatley returned to the World Championships after a three-year absence in 2008 he was added to the roster with teammate Jason Spezza after the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the playoffs he became Team Canada's all-time goal-scorer[40] and then all-time point leader for the World Championships,[41] passing Marcel Dionne and Steve Yzerman, accordingly. Drafted at No. [18] However, Spezza's poor defensive play and costly turnovers in that series resulted in him being booed by fans at Scotiabank Place, and the following off-season was rife with speculation that he would be traded. 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. [27], After the conclusion of his first season as the Senators captain in 201314, it was revealed by Senators general manager Bryan Murray that Spezza had requested a trade from the Senators. [36] Heatley was selected to his fourth All-Star Game in 2009 and scored a goal in a 1211 Eastern Conference win in a shootout. [24] On February 9, 2012, Heatley recorded the fastest goal in Wild history, scoring 13 seconds into a game against the Vancouver Canucks. Nice teammate. And in one motion, he just took the puck as soon as it landed and gave it to me in the slot. 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. 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. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the [4], In August 2012, it was revealed that Heatley had filed an $11 million lawsuit against his longtime agent and business adviser Stacey McAlpine, McAlpine's parents Gerald and Eugenia, and several companies. 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. The Senators missed the postseason by a healthy margin and Spezza finished the campaign with a career-worst minus-26 rating. [5] He subsequently became the youngest player ever to participate in an OHL All-Star game at age 15. On March 29, 2014, Heatley was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career after being demoted to the fourth line for several games.[28]. WebDany Heatley (born Daniel James Heatley on January 21, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). "[44] Spezza's loyalty to his hometown Maple Leafs factored into his decision, stating that he believed that it was best for the on-ice product for him to retire and open opportunity for young offensive players. Even though it looked grim, Jason Spezza was on the doorstep to greatness. Spezza immediately forged a connection with Heatley, who registered the only 50-goal campaigns in franchise history in 2005-06 and 2006-07. You're not supposed to be able to pull moves like that at 22. Updated: December 02, 2010 If you are an NHL fan and have a pulse, by now you have caught wind that Dany Heatley was sent to the San Jose Sharks for Jonathan Cheechoo and Milan His path to success was littered with obstacles right from the start. 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. 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. [12] The Senators came within one game of the Finals, losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils. Heatley was selected as the cover player for the 2004 installment of the EA Sports NHL video game franchise in 2003 (NHL 2004). ", "Dany Heatley heads to Germany, signs 1-year deal with Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers", "Harry Allen Memorial Trophy - Top Scorer", "Is playing without a visor worth the risk? Dany Heatley has recently asked the Ottawa Senators for a trade. It was something I felt was necessary to move on in my career and kind of start another chapter. Updated: December 02, 2010 ", Spezza: The pizza line had chemistry you couldn't teach, The All-Time 7: TSN's Ottawa Senators All-Time Team. The 36-year-old Spezza credits his close friendship for Heatley as for one of the reasons why the trio was so lethal. However, due to the subsequent NHL lockout, Spezza returned to the AHL in 200405. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley. Molloy went as far as to blame the Senators' organization for Heatley's decision, claiming "This is an organizational thing. [60], Spezza was on the cover of the NHL 2K8 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and the Xbox 360 video game consoles. 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. Senators fans had fun coming up with a name for their new No. Spezza, Heatley, and Alfredsson each finished the spring with 22 points in 20 games. Then it becomes special.". [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. If you were expecting it at today's press conference, I have some land in Florida to sell you. Though he showed glimpses of his former abilities (registering seven points in one ten-game stretch)[27] by the 74-game mark of the season, he had recorded only 27 points. But Heatley didn't know about it and was going to continue on with his wedding. Spezza and some of the other guys like (Chris) Kelly, (Ray) Emery and (Brian) McGrattan hadnt established themselves as full-time NHLers. Heatley recorded 12 points in 10 games. The car struck a wall, splitting in half and ejecting Heatley and his passenger, Atlanta Thrashers' teammate Dan Snyder. Heatleys first assist on a Spezza goal produced one of the most exhilarating and memorable goals in Senators history. A restricted free agent at the time of the trade, Heatley immediately signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Senators.

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