[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. 2 by the Senators. [11] Heatley's 103 points also tied Daniel Alfredsson for the team lead, together surpassing Alexei Yashin's franchise record of 94 points in a season (achieved in 199899).[12]. A difficult season ended with Heatley recording only 25 points as the Thrashers failed to earn a playoff spot. WebAfter a lengthy court process, Heatley was awarded $6.5 million from a judge in Calgary, Alberta on July 21, 2017. The 200809 season was a disappointing one for both Spezza and the Senators. My goodness."[35]. They are two of the best.". That summer, Alfredsson bolted for Detroit leaving a massive void in the Senators dressing room. 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. 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. However, Heatley and the Senators would not make a second run for the Cup and were swept in four games. It was something I felt was necessary to move on in my career and kind of start another chapter. 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 Michalek. I just think the playmaking of Spezza and the scoring of Heatley scared a lot of opponents.. [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. 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. 1-2-3 in Stanley Cup playoff scoring with 22 points apiece. The Pizza Line era was officially over in Ottawa. Winners received a poster of Spezza and a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators' home game. 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. [6] Their sticks are now in the Hockey Hall of Fame. 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. [38] Several months later, Heatley competed in the 2004 World Cup and contributed two assists as Canada defeated Finland in the final to capture the second-ever World Cup championship. 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. There is something that cant be explained. [citation needed], On October 3, 2008, Heatley was named alternate captain to Daniel Alfredsson, along with defenceman Chris Phillips. Two years later, he modelled clothing for stores Woolco and Kmart.[3]. "We had great chemistry as linemates. On July 1, 2014, Spezza was traded to the Dallas Stars (along with Ludwig Karlsson) in exchange for Alex Chiasson, Alex Guptill, Nick Paul and a second-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to the trade request, these concerns had been brought to the attention of management during the Senators' year-end meetings. "Me and Dany were best of friends," Spezza said. [46][47] Spezza contributed 2 assists in 7 games as Canada captured a bronze medal. Updated: December 02, 2010 Im glad he could go out the way he did. 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. [7] Spezza went on to record an OHL career-high 116 points in 66 games that season. The car struck a wall, splitting in half and ejecting Heatley and his passenger, Atlanta Thrashers' teammate Dan Snyder. [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. Two time Stanley Cup Heatley was selected as the cover player for the 2004 installment of the EA Sports NHL video game franchise in 2003 (NHL 2004). With lofty expectations for the playoffs, they were eliminated in the second round by the Buffalo Sabres. 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. He returned for three playoff games that spring against Pittsburgh, but it was clear he wasnt the player he was before the procedure. Many assumed Spezzas playoff heroics would earn him a permanent spot in the Senators lineup moving forward. "But when Heater came [in a trade with the Atlanta Thrashers], I'm not sure when exactly it happened or how it happened, but I'm sure it's kinda something that happened throughout a game that we got thrown together, probably trying to play catch-up on a night. Heatley competed in two World Junior Championships during his two-year career at the University of Wisconsin. It ended up behind the net. WebJason Spezza (born Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza on June 13, 1983) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). [17] He finished the season tying his career-high in goals with 34 and establishing a new personal mark for points with 92. There are two versions, one which makes more sense than the other. In the lock-out-shortened 201213 season, Heatley recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 36 games with Minnesota. Spezza spent five seasons in Dallas and once again, he seemed to elevate his play during the postseason. Heatley later played for the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL, and last played with the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in 201516.[1]. And then the patience there to deke Jose (Theodore) again. On May 19, 2007, he scored a goal and an assist as the Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Final four games to one. [49], As the 201213 NHL lockout continued, Spezza was named to Canada's roster for the 2012 Spengler Cup held in Davos, Switzerland. Im just thankful I got to play with him and be his teammate and his friend.. Im just proud of him for that. Snyder said there were "a lot of ways" Heatley could have dealt with the decision by Clouston to reduce his playing time and bump him down to the second power-play unit, rather than demanding a trade. 2 in the 2001 NHL Draft, Spezza had the rare pressure of being a top draft pick who was immediately parachuted onto the roster of a Stanley Cup contender. Spezza assumed the captaincy for the 2013-14 season, but his relationship with MacLean seemed to have cooled. 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. "Hopefully, as the years go by, people forget the negative stuff and remember more of the positives when it comes to Heater. Spezza's agent indicated that Spezza would retire if claimed by another team. 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. 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. Despite his declining offensive numbers, Heatley felt that his decreased ice time and his move from the first power-play line to the second power-play line were unfair to him. That wouldnt surprise me one bit, says Alfredsson. At age five, Spezza was chosen for a Minute Maid commercial. "[4] An Atlanta Thrashers' employee cryptically told the Vancouver Sun "We know Dany very well. Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson reflect on Jason Spezzas time with Senators By Ian Mendes May 30, 2022 30 Long before they connected to become two '"[20], Trading Heatley was a challenge due to his large contract, a contract that was to pay him approximately $7.6 million for the upcoming 200910 season, and few other NHL teams possessed the available salary cap space to accommodate it. His performance earned him a spot on the first All-Star team. Heatley scored his eighth goal of the tournament in the third period, starting a rally from a 31 deficit. Spezza finished the 2007 playoffs with a franchise-record 22 points, tied with linemates Alfredsson and Heatley. Spezza contributed to all of his team's goals for a career-high six-point game. He was confused by Heatley's decision to force a trade from Ottawa, saying "I'm surprised because he signed a long-term deal (with Ottawa) and was playing in a market that seemed to embrace him." Spezza, along with Finland's Niko Kapanen and fellow Canadian Steven Stamkos, finished the tournament tied for first in goals scored with seven. [18] Heatley had reportedly become unhappy with his role with the Senators under new head coach Cory Clouston. [21], As Ottawa GM Murray began again to try to accommodate the trade demand, Heatley was still a member of the Senators as the team opened training camp on September 12, 2009. And you know, I wont be surprised if my grandkids are talking about him as a phenomenal general manager. 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. Daniel Alfredsson rounded out this excellent trio. As a result of a car crash in September 2003 that seriously injured Heatley and claimed the life of Thrashers' teammate Dan Snyder, Heatley's season did not start until January 2004 and he ultimately appeared in only 31 games. Is it conjecture? He amassed 687 points in 686 games with Ottawa, making him the only point-per-game player who suited up in more than 500 games for the Senators franchise. WebJason Spezza and Dany Heatley Photos Photos - Dany Heatley #15 of the San Jose Sharks carries the puck up ice while being chased by Jason Spezza #19 of the Ottawa In 200506, Spezza set an Ottawa Senators franchise record with 71 assists, while hitting the 90-point mark for the first of two times in his NHL career. I think the way we played the game at the time was a very defensive-style game, Alfredsson recalled. [16] He completed the 200708 season with 41 goals and 41 assists for 82 points in 71 games. [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. "[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. Despite missing 22 games due to injury in the 200910 season, Spezza still managed to score 23 goals and pick-up 34 assists for 57 points in 60 games to finish second on the team in scoring. [50] McAlpine was later arrested and charged with fraud, money laundering and theft by authorities in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on October 18, 2017. 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. "We brought in a guy the results we were very happy with. The second overall pick originally belonged to the New York Islanders but was traded to Ottawa (along with Zdeno Chra and Bill Muckalt) in exchange for Alexei Yashin on the day of the Draft. The following season, the pattern repeated itself with Spezza one of the final training camp casualties in October of 2002. 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. "[19], Senators' fans were blindsided by the request, and across the league observers were both puzzled and angry. 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. 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. [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. What I do remember is (Sheldon Souray) trying to step up and hit him big and Spezz just made him look silly, said Heatley. Spezza played for the Toronto Marlboros in 1997, recording 114 points in 54 games. 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. He won another silver medal, losing to Russia in the gold medal game for the second consecutive year. It was awesome to watch. 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]. Catalyzed by a rejuvenated offence, Ottawa finished the season with the best record in the Eastern Conference and the second-best in the league. He was always looking for me. And the attacks are all personal stuff, about his character", Molloy lamented, adding that "Nobody mentions that this is a guy who gives up a month of his summer every year to play for Team Canada." Having missed the playoffs once more with the Thrashers, Heatley participated in the 2004 World Championships in the Czech Republic. 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. [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. 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. Yes. 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 says he can't remember exactly when the trio was put together, but they clicked quickly. 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. Jason Spezza for Dany Heatley? 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However, Head Coach Todd McLellan revealed that Heatley had been playing the entire playoffs with a torn groin muscle. The player who was once thought to be too nonchalant and careless in his own zone was now trusted to be on the ice to protect the lead in the final minute of a playoff game. Previously, he spent seven years as an afternoon talk show host for TSN 1200 in Ottawa and as a contributing writer for TSN.ca. In the 2016 playoffs, Spezza collected 13 points in 13 games before a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to St. Louis in the second round. His first, in 2000, ended with a bronze medal win against the US in a shootout; Heatley scored a goal in the 43 victory. 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. When you have the skills of Jason and the confidence, watch out.. [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. [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]. With NHL play set to resume in 200506, Spezza returned to Ottawa. In 201112, Spezza was named as a permanent alternate captain for the Senators. Then it becomes special.". The 38-year-old Spezza announced his retirement on Sunday and will be joining the Maple Leafs front office to work under GM Kyle Dubas next season. The other version is better - if you like tabloid news. A restricted free agent at the time of the trade, Heatley immediately signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Senators. This is what he had to say about making the team and being placed on a line with Jason Spezza & Daniel Alfredsson: pic.twitter.com/QwFTyuQY3z, "I would say it's an honour to be part of the team," Heatley said. On July 3, 2011, Heatley was traded to the Minnesota Wild for Martin Havlt, his former teammate with Ottawa. On June 8, 2010, his Once he bought in, he never looked back, says Alfredsson. It sure doesn't show a good team attitude. Heatley recorded 12 points in 10 games. 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's next appearance came in 2007, where he played on a line with former SC Bern teammates Daniel Brire and Marin Hossa and got a goal and two assists in a 129 loss to the Western Conference. The program recognizes the importance of spelling. Growing up in the Toronto area, he watched the Toronto Maple Leafs, but has cited Mario Lemieux as his favourite player as a child. With only one year remaining on his contract, Spezza told Murray that a change of scenery would likely benefit both parties. However, during a game against the San Jose Sharks in April, an altercation with former teammate Marc-douard Vlasic dislocated Heatley's left shoulder, requiring surgery that ended his season. And he was really feeling it that year. Scoring 117 points with Binghamton, he outscored Michael Cammalleri of the Manchester Monarchs by eight points to capture the John B. Sollenberger Trophy as the league's leading scorer. Martin was replaced behind the bench by Bryan Murray, who seemed more open to playing a style that might suit Spezzas offensive creativity. [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. "We've all gotten older and grown up and when he looks back on the situation, maybe he would have handled it differently, but he definitely deserves to be part of the Ottawa Senators and the history of the team," Spezza said. As a junior, Spezza represented Canada's national junior team three consecutive years. "I didnt think there was any chance. As a member of the Senators, Spezza was made a reserve for Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, but did not play. That made us feel pretty good.. Spezza made it to the gold medal game with Canada in his third and final World Junior appearance in 2002, but lost to Russia to earn the silver. He knew where I liked to hang and he always knew where I was.. 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. WebHaving traded centres Radek Bonk and Todd White off-season, the Senators started Spezza on the first line between Dany Heatley and rookie Brandon Bochenski, who was [30] On December 29, 2014, he was placed on waivers. [24] On February 9, 2012, Heatley recorded the fastest goal in Wild history, scoring 13 seconds into a game against the Vancouver Canucks. [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. He returned to action on May 19, 2013, for the third game of Ottawa's Eastern Conference Semi-final series against Pittsburgh. His path to success was littered with obstacles right from the start. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. "It's obviously a very cool honour," Spezza said of his inclusion. Heatley dominated with 11 points to lead all tournament scorers, earning his second-straight MVP award. Spezza, Heatley, and Alfredsson each finished the spring with 22 points in 20 games. "[4], Tom Molloy, a close friend of the Heatley family, stoked the fires in Ottawa with a letter published in the Ottawa Citizen criticizing the widespread negative reaction to the trade request. He scored 24 points in only 16 games before an errant puck struck his left eye and broke his orbital bone. It's really a unique feeling to have two linemates that you knew where theyre going to be at all times. Another fan held up a sign reading "Even Yashin Thinks Youre A Jerk", a reference to former Senators' player Alexei Yashin who left the team amid controversy in 2001. It got lost in the crowd. [32] He finished his tenure with the Ducks with no points in 6 games, but recorded 7 in 25 games with Norfolk. [2] He went on to lead the Buffaloes to the bronze medal at the 1998 Air Canada Cup, where he finished as both Top Scorer and Tournament MVP. And then you see what he did in these last few years with Toronto at his age. Im going to give you five games and then break you up,' recalls Alfredsson. Jason Rocco Anthony Spezza (born June 13, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. I'll start with the disclaimer: there is no concrete evidence (and there wouldn't be for this type of thing) but there are sources. Heatleys first assist on a Spezza goal produced one of the most exhilarating and memorable goals in Senators history. At the end of the 2009-10 season, there were whispers that Spezza was the next one asking for a change of scenery. Spezza managed 73 points in 82 games, and while still respectable, the numbers were his lowest totals since his first full NHL season in 200304. The first is that Heatley slept with Spezza's wife. Hossa had just re-signed with the Senators after protracted and often contentious negotiations. 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. Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. Spezza with early linemate Dany Heatley. He recorded 61 points in 52 games that season before requesting a trade and subsequently being dealt 15 games into the 200001 season to the Windsor Spitfires. [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. Heatley finished the tournament with a staggering 12 goals and eight assists in nine games, however, Canada was defeated by Russia in overtime of the gold medal game. However, the Senators failed to advance past the first round following their Stanley Cup run the previous season, falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins in four games. [42] Heatley helped lead Team Canada to an 80 win in the first game of the 2010 Olympic tournament by scoring two goals. That's hard for a coach to accept. [10] Despite scoring, Heatley and the Senators suffered an 83 defeat to his former Thrashers teammates. It feels like that number should be 150, laughed Heatley when told about the statistic. [12] The Senators came within one game of the Finals, losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils. 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. He scored four points as Canada was defeated in the quarter-finals by Slovakia. Hes always had a phenomenal hockey mind. 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. His 71 assists established a team single-season record and was second in the league behind Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks (96 assists). "I look back at my four years in Ottawa with nothing but good memories. 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. [45] Spezza retired with 995 career NHL points, the most of any player who never hit 1,000. 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