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. Heatley represented Team Canada in six World Championships, two Olympics and one World Cup of Hockey, as well as two World Junior Championships. [5] He subsequently became the youngest player ever to participate in an OHL All-Star game at age 15. Sports writers across Canada criticized Heatley's behaviour, calling him a "brat", "pathetic", and "reprehensible". 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. [23] While producing a solid season, scoring 53 points, the Wild ultimately failed to reach the playoffs despite a hot start to the year. WebDany age is 40 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Freiburg im Breisgau. Heatley wanted to play his own game, his Heatley was selected as the cover player for the 2004 installment of the EA Sports NHL video game franchise in 2003 (NHL 2004). In 201112, Spezza was named as a permanent alternate captain for the Senators. Since arriving in Ottawa from the Marin Hossa trade, Heatley had appeared in 208 consecutive Senators games, until suffering a separated shoulder on January 12, 2008, in a collision with Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake, sidelining him for 11 games. 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. 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. [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. 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. He scored at more than a point-per-game pace as an underaged player with 71 points in 67 games. Captain Daniel Alfredsson quickly replaced Bochenski on the top line (Bochenski was soon thereafter traded) and the new trio become nicknamed the "CASH" line and "Pizza" line. So I think we were all hungry.. On November 20, Heatley recorded his second hat-trick in as many months, as he scored three times from passes from teammate Joe Thornton in a 63 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. [43] On February 28, 2010, the team defeated the United States to win Canada's eighth gold medal in Olympic men's hockey. He returned in 2001 for a second consecutive bronze medal, while improving to three goals and three assists. And I dont know if Spezza had played a ton of defence before joining us. We had a great connection as a line because we were all really honest with each other. [35] On signing, Spezza said, "Just to have a chance to put on a Leaf jersey is going to be pretty special for me. 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. If that's the case, it sort of makes sense that he didn't [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. 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. And in one motion, he just took the puck as soon as it landed and gave it to me in the slot. I got an impression that he was quite unhappy at the end, Murray told the media in April of 2010. I think the coverage he felt he got and the fan reaction a couple of times left him kind of wanting a little bit. Is it a story that's built on leaky paper mache? [46][47] Spezza contributed 2 assists in 7 games as Canada captured a bronze medal. The program recognizes the importance of spelling. On June 8, 2010, his 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. "I look back at my four years in Ottawa with nothing but good memories. Im just proud of him for that. [55], Spezza wed his girlfriend, Jennifer Snell, in Ottawa on July 25, 2009. In the first round of the 2010 playoffs, the Senators lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins four games to two. [24] On February 9, 2012, Heatley recorded the fastest goal in Wild history, scoring 13 seconds into a game against the Vancouver Canucks. [22][23] Spezza was ultimately not a finalist for the award, finishing sixth in voting. WebOttawa's Dynamic Duo make an appearance on OTR the opening night of the 06-07 season.Digicam quality, don't expect too much. Molloy went as far as to blame the Senators' organization for Heatley's decision, claiming "This is an organizational thing. [39] Heatley managed three points in six games as Canada, defending its 2002 gold medal, was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Russia. His offensive production improved the following season, scoring 33 goals in 75 games as the Stars qualified for the 2016 playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference. I think the way we played the game at the time was a very defensive-style game, Alfredsson recalled. As Heatley intended to play college hockey in the United States, he joined the Junior A ranks in 199899 with the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) to maintain his NCAA eligibility (as opposed to playing major junior). As a junior, Spezza represented Canada's national junior team three consecutive years. If you were expecting it at today's press conference, I have some land in Florida to sell you. To see some of the classic games on TV, we had a real chemistry that I don't think you can teach.". Auld would be traded in the off-season to make room. He reached the DEL playoff-semifinals with the Ice Tigers, where they fell short to the Grizzlys Wolfsburg. Heatley made $8 million that year.[22]. 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. ", "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? Melnyk later filed a lawsuit against Heatley as the team "shouldnt have paid a hefty roster bonus to a player who was seeking a trade", which was settled out of court in the fall of 2013 without the terms being publicized. Nice teammate. Yes. He was a prodigy right from the start, Heatley told The Athletic on Sunday. He asked to get out (of Atlanta) and he went to a team that he obviously approved of and had some success. The 36-year-old Spezza credits his close friendship for Heatley as for one of the reasons why the trio was so lethal. 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? Letang received a two-minute penalty for boarding and Spezza was expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a consequent shoulder injury. McAlpine was later arrested and charged with fraud, money 1 offensive line. But Heatley didn't know about it and was going to continue on with his wedding. [18] Heatley had reportedly become unhappy with his role with the Senators under new head coach Cory Clouston. They went to the (2007 Stanley Cup) finals. And I think me and him were the only ones to see it. [12] The Senators came within one game of the Finals, losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils. In the 2016 playoffs, Spezza collected 13 points in 13 games before a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to St. Louis in the second round. "[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. 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. The ceremony took place at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the reception was held across the street at the National Gallery of Canada. Prior to the trade request, these concerns had been brought to the attention of management during the Senators' year-end meetings. [42] Heatley helped lead Team Canada to an 80 win in the first game of the 2010 Olympic tournament by scoring two goals. We became such an offensive threat that whoever we played against, we knew they were just trying to defend. 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]. Currently, He is living in Freiburg im Breisgau, and working as Athlete. Several fans who attended the game held up their #15 Heatley jerseys with certain letters covered up, so the name plate would spell out the word "H-A-T-E". And I trusted his ability to know where I was, too. He later played for the Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs. The first is that Heatley slept with Spezza's wife. Heatley signed with German club, the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) on September 17, 2015. Try a week on us. Heatley finished the 200506 season with 50 goals and 103 points, fourth in the league. But the Pizza Line moniker soon took hold, thanks largely to the fact that the Senators were forced to change an in-game promotion for free pizza due to the prolific scoring from their newly-formed unit. [34] The game went to a shootout where Heatley scored the only goal for the Eastern Conference in a 65 loss. [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. He scored four points as Canada was defeated in the quarter-finals by Slovakia. As a result of this injury, the pupil of his left eye became permanently dilated. Out of the 180 goals Heatley scored in Ottawa, Spezza provided an assist on exactly 100 of them a remarkable testament to their chemistry. 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." Heatley was given MVP, Best Forward and All-Star team honours. It ended up behind the net. 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. Then, as it turns out, Spezza was the guy who did the deed and now the two close friends are not close. 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." [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. Heatley managed just one point. So I was disappointed with how my one year as captain went, but thats hockey and you learn from it, Spezza said after the trade in 2014. I didnt just wake up one day and decide I wanted to ask for a trade. Dany Heatley has recently asked the Ottawa Senators for a trade. 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. "We brought in a guy the results we were very happy with. [31] On February 28, 2015, Heatley was traded to the Florida Panthers along with a 2016 third-round draft choice for Tom Fleischmann. [45] Spezza retired with 995 career NHL points, the most of any player who never hit 1,000. Internationally, Spezza represented Canada at three World Junior Championships and two World Championships. Web11 Dany Heatley Jason Spezza pictures. I'm sure. I remember the season when John Paddock took over. 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. WebAfter a lengthy court process, Heatley was awarded $6.5 million from a judge in Calgary, Alberta on July 21, 2017. However, Head Coach Todd McLellan revealed that Heatley had been playing the entire playoffs with a torn groin muscle. My next conversation with him will be away from the emotion of playoff time to see what we can do and what we have to do.. 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. [4] "I was surprised at it, but I understood it", Atlanta Thrashers' GM Don Waddell said of Heatley's desire to leave Atlanta in the aftermath of Dan Snyder's death. But I think it's pretty clear that something happened between Heatley, Spezza, their girlfriends and sex. "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. [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). "[4] An Atlanta Thrashers' employee cryptically told the Vancouver Sun "We know Dany very well. Spezza formed a dominant line with Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson. 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. 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). The 36-year-old Spezza credits his close friendship for Heatley as for one of the reasons why the trio was so lethal. He was so good offensively that he could get away with a lot of stuff. However, Heatley's time with the Thrashers was derailed when he was at the wheel in a car crash in September 2003 that killed his teammate Dan Snyder. 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. Ian Mendes is a senior writer covering the Ottawa Senators and the NHL for The Athletic since 2021. Updated: December 02, 2010 In the 2006 playoffs, the Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, but fell to the Buffalo Sabres in five games. 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. WebThere are two versions, one which makes more sense than the other. At age one, Spezza won a baby contest and began his youth modelling career. Daniel Alfredsson rounded out this excellent trio. [3] He finished the year with Thrashers' teammate Kovalchuk on the Ak Bars Kazan of the Russian Superleague (RSL), recording 4 points in eleven 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. 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). By nationality, He is German, I think he was a good player before that, no question, says Alfredsson. 2 by the Senators. [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. During the 200405 NHL lock-out, Heatley initially played for the Swiss team SC Bern. 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. [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. They led the Senators to their first Finals appearance. Spezza ended the campaign with only 73 points and Heatley asked for a trade at the conclusion of the campaign after Cory Clouston assumed the coaching duties. [2] Spezza attended St. Michael's College School. If a few things broke Ottawas way (Dominik Haseks Olympic injury comes to mind), its The car struck a wall, splitting in half and ejecting Heatley and his passenger, Atlanta Thrashers' teammate Dan Snyder. The first thing he said to us was, Youre not going to play together all the time. On December 21, 2005, Heatley was chosen by Team Canada to participate in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin his first Olympic games. Spezza, who has maintained a relationship with Heatley, hopes that one day fans in Ottawa will focus on Heatley's contributions to the team, rather than on his exit. What I can see is that he got a lot of support in Ottawa. The injury occurred in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 27. 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. Spezza made his debut with the Maple Leafs in the following game on October 5, against the Columbus Blue Jackets. [13] Spezza was also awarded the Les Cunningham Award as league MVP.[14]. In response to Heatley's impressive performance in just his second NHL season, Eastern Conference teammate Jeremy Roenick commented, "Twenty-two years old? The team started to look like a real team again. [37] The next year, in 2001, Heatley scored three goals and five points as Canada won a second-straight bronze. Snyder was critically injured with a skull fracture and died in hospital of sepsis on October 5, 2003. The defendant companies named in court documents are Presidential Suites Inc., Waterfront Development Inc., McAlpine Sports Management Inc., and NSEM Management Inc.[48]. 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. "Hopefully, as the years go by, people forget the negative stuff and remember more of the positives when it comes to Heater. He knew where I liked to hang and he always knew where I was.. They are two of the best.". [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. [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. 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. And you know, I wont be surprised if my grandkids are talking about him as a phenomenal general manager. The 200809 season was a disappointing one for both Spezza and the Senators. In addition, Murray said that head coach Clouston was hurt by Heatley's remarks. And he kind of always had an idea where I was, added Heatley. He was always looking for me. 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 now retired Heatley got in touch with Mendes to express gratitude for his inclusion, as well. [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. Im going to give you five games and then break you up,' recalls Alfredsson. Im just thankful I got to play with him and be his teammate and his friend.. His path to success was littered with obstacles right from the start. Martin was replaced behind the bench by Bryan Murray, who seemed more open to playing a style that might suit Spezzas offensive creativity. [56], The couple have four daughters. 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. [17] He finished the season tying his career-high in goals with 34 and establishing a new personal mark for points with 92. After the season had concluded, it was revealed that Heatley had been battling multiple injuries during the season, and especially during the playoffs. [citation needed], On October 3, 2008, Heatley was named alternate captain to Daniel Alfredsson, along with defenceman Chris Phillips. There is always a reason why these things happen. Late in the game, a group of 10 fans came down to ice level and simultaneously threw their Heatley jerseys onto the ice in a coordinated protest. Much of that was due to the success of the Pizza Line. Further complicating matters was the partial no-trade clause in Heatley's contract which limited the number of teams Ottawa could negotiate a potential deal with. The other version is better - if you like tabloid news. But the 2003-04 playoffs ended with Spezza being a healthy scratch in four of Ottawas games during a seven-game loss against Toronto. Unfortunately for Ottawa fans, that 2011-12 season was the final highwater mark for Spezza in a Senators jersey. [51], At the 2015 World Championships, where Canada won the gold medal for the first time since 2007 with a perfect 100 record, Spezza was named best forward and a member of the all-star team; he was the tournament's leading scorer. ", Spezza: The pizza line had chemistry you couldn't teach, The All-Time 7: TSN's Ottawa Senators All-Time Team. 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. Recording 70 goals and 126 points in 60 games, he was named AJHL and Canadian Junior A Player of the Year. Heatley recorded 12 points in 10 games. That summer, Alfredsson bolted for Detroit leaving a massive void in the Senators dressing room. But the Senators lost to Anaheim in the Stanley Cup Final in five games and things took a downward spiral from there. But I dont think its anything beyond that. [25] Spezza ultimately missed the remainder of the regular season and the first round of the 2013 playoffs. Spezza added 14 points in 10 playoff games. [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. 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. 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 It sure doesn't show a good team attitude. "We had great chemistry as linemates. I just felt that we had to move him. [21], At the end of the 201011 season, Spezza was named an interim alternate captain for Ottawa after the team traded away Mike Fisher. According to 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. Jason Rocco Anthony Spezza (born June 13, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He scored 24 points in only 16 games before an errant puck struck his left eye and broke his orbital bone. [16] He completed the 200708 season with 41 goals and 41 assists for 82 points in 71 games. 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). This was unpopular with Atlanta fans, particularly as Snyder's father Graham noted that Heatley owed much to the Thrashers' organization that had particularly been extremely supportive of him during his trial and ordeal. He admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the crash, but his blood-alcohol content tested below the legal limit. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. On July 3, 2011, Heatley was traded to the Minnesota Wild for Martin Havlt, his former teammate with Ottawa. Winners received a poster of Spezza and a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators' home game. [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. [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]. [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] Spezza himself admitted that he would not object to a trade from Ottawa. 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. [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. He made his debut at the 2000 World Junior Championships, becoming just the third 16-year-old to make the team in Team Canada history, after Wayne Gretzky and Eric Lindros (this feat was also accomplished the same year by defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and Sidney Crosby in 2004). Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. I thought that maybe he had one more year left in him, but Im happy for him. That's hard for a coach to accept. 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. Chris Neil and Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, however, close friend and former line-mate Dany Heatley was not in attendance. Despite trading in Heatley and Alfredsson for Milan Michalek and Colin Greening, Spezza was able to produce 84 points ranking fifth in the entire league. The league implemented more offensive-friendly rules coming out of the lockout-cancelled season, allowing gifted players like Spezza to shine. 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. And he was really feeling it that year. Incidentally, Heatley's first 50-goal season also marked the first time any Senators player had achieved that mark, setting a franchise record for goals in a season (previously held by Marin Hossa, who scored 45 goals in 200203). 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. Follow Ian on Twitter @ian_mendes, Spezza at the 2001 NHL Draft after being selected at No. In the off-season, he was drafted second overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, behind goaltender Rick DiPietro. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. Two time Stanley Cup It feels like that number should be 150, laughed Heatley when told about the statistic. 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. But the teenager soon gave his first glimpse of greatness at the NHL level in the 2003 playoffs. In his last season with the Senators, over 600 classes in the Ottawa-Gatineau area participated in Spelling with Spezza. [47] Heatley avoided having to go to trial as part of a plea deal that dropped the first-degree charge of vehicular homicide. Heatley also added an assist for a game-high five points and was named the All-Star Game MVP. In the following season, Heatley put up the worst full-season point totals of his career, registering only 26 goals and 64 points in 80 games. With lofty expectations for the playoffs, they were eliminated in the second round by the Buffalo Sabres. Heatley left the Senators under acrimonious circumstances in a 2009 trade with the San Jose Sharks. As the wedding date got closer, Heatley finally found out and called off the wedding. 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. 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. The following season, the pattern repeated itself with Spezza one of the final training camp casualties in October of 2002. He earned a silver medal, losing to Russia in the gold medal game. 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. 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. Dany Heatley has recently asked the Ottawa Senators for a trade. Spezza would soon convert many of his critics by putting together arguably his most dominant and well-rounded season in 2011-12. Many assumed Spezzas playoff heroics would earn him a permanent spot in the Senators lineup moving forward. CALGARY - Jason Spezza says he'll feel comfortable if estranged teammate Dany Heatley shows up at Ottawa Senators training camp next month. What I do remember is (Sheldon Souray) trying to step up and hit him big and Spezz just made him look silly, said Heatley. A trade was worked out to send Heatley to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav md on June 30, 2009, but Heatley again surprised the hockey world when he refused to waive the no-trade clause which would have finalized the deal, further angering fans in both Ottawa and Edmonton. As a member of the Senators, Spezza was made a reserve for Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, but did not play. (Craig Melvin / NHLI via Getty Images). "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. [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. 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. There is something that cant be explained. The Alfredsson, Spezza and Heatley line was dominant, leading the NHL in playoffs points, all tied at 22. That wouldnt surprise me one bit, says Alfredsson. Hossa had just re-signed with the Senators after protracted and often contentious negotiations. At the end of the 2009-10 season, there were whispers that Spezza was the next one asking for a change of scenery. 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. [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. It was something I felt was necessary to move on in my career and kind of start another chapter. 1-2-3 in Stanley Cup playoff scoring with 22 points apiece. [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]. Growing up in the Toronto area, he watched the Toronto Maple Leafs, but has cited Mario Lemieux as his favourite player as a child. It's really a unique feeling to have two linemates that you knew where theyre going to be at all times. The following season, he began his two-year tenure with the University of Wisconsin Badgers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). 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. Spezza played in 668 games over 11 seasons with the Senators, notching 251 goals and 438 assists at a greater-than-a-point-per-game clip. Team captain Daniel Alfredsson admitted days earlier that a scenario in which Heatley showed up in Ottawa as an unhappy camper would create a massive media headache for the rest of the team. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. During the summer of 2006, Spezza underwent successful back surgery. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the [39] Two and a half weeks later, Spezza would go on to record his eighth and final career hat trick in a 73 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on February 4. [38], On January 17, 2021, the Maple Leafs placed Spezza on waivers after 3 games for salary cap reasons. ", "Thrashers trade Heatley to Senators for Hossa", "Ottawa trims Toronto as NHL inaugurates the shootout", "Heatley scores four in a row; Senators embarrass Leafs", "Blackhawks send Senators to second straight loss", "Montreal tops Ottawa as win streak continues", "Senators' coach: Heatley's best yet to come", "Bulletin: Senators and Heatley Reach Agreement", "Heatley out 46 weeks with shoulder injury", "Bulletin: Heatley asks Senators for trade", "Trading Heatley an enormous job for Sens' GM Murray", "Is it time for Sens fans to forgive Dany Heatley? The 19-year-old delivered, assisting on Martin Havlats game-winning goal in the third period and then adding an insurance marker of his own to keep the Senators hopes alive. 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. I was coming in from Atlanta and I had something to prove. Ottawa was plagued with injuries to its superstars all season. [11] However, he played the majority of the season in the AHL with Ottawa's new affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, and was called-up regularly to replace injured Ottawa players. Senators fans had fun coming up with a name for their new No. 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. "It's obviously a very cool honour," Spezza said of his inclusion. The Pizza Line era was officially over in Ottawa. Heatleys first assist on a Spezza goal produced one of the most exhilarating and memorable goals in Senators history. It got lost in the crowd. And Spezza was coming into the year fresh off winning an AHL scoring title with 117 points in Binghamton in 2004-05. I think those first couple of years I was in Ottawa, we were all kind of trying to prove something. 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. Spezza assumed the captaincy for the 2013-14 season, but his relationship with MacLean seemed to have cooled. 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. 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. Spezza contributed to all of his team's goals for a career-high six-point 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. Spezza and some of the other guys like (Chris) Kelly, (Ray) Emery and (Brian) McGrattan hadnt established themselves as full-time NHLers. "Certainly, (talking with Clouston) behind the scenes would be a lot more effective, and trying to work through it. [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. 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. Spezza played his first full NHL season with the Senators in 200304 and scored 22 goals and 55 points in 78 games. 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. 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. I enjoyed it when Pizza Pizza moved the threshold from five goals to six goals, says Heatley. Heatley, who was also seriously injured but eventually made a full recovery, pled guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide and received probation. 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". 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. 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.. 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. [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. Heatley was born in Freiburg to Karin and Murray Heatley, where his father played professional hockey. The Pizza Line reached its pinnacle in the spring of 2007, with the three Ottawa linemates finishing at Nos. [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. 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 I enjoyed it when Pizza Pizza moved the threshold from five goals to six goals. 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. "[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. Well, we were so good those first five games, he couldnt break us up. Two years later, he modelled clothing for stores Woolco and Kmart.[3]. 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. Spezza was born on June 13, 1983, in Mississauga, Ontario. When you have the skills of Jason and the confidence, watch out.. [13] Heatley's 105 points broke the previous franchise record he shared with Alfredsson. Previously, he worked for 12 years as a television reporter and host with Rogers Sportsnet and has also served as a feature columnist for both The Ottawa Citizen and Todays Parent magazine. Heatley pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide, driving too fast for conditions, failure to maintain a lane and speeding. "[4] Graham Snyder, father of Dan Snyder, played a significant role in helping Heatley avoid prison time after the crash that killed his son. [20] Ultimately, no trade occurred. [52][53], Spezza participates in numerous activities outside of hockey, especially the "Spelling with Spezza" program. Ultimately, he went unclaimed and cleared waivers to remain with the Maple Leafs. Web

Heatley was selected as the cover player for the 2004 instalment of the EA Sports NHL video game franchise in 2003 (NHL 2004). Alfredsson recalls that coaches would often break up the trio to try and spread the offensive wealth, only to return to the formula that usually led to success. 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. 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). Jason Spezza for 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. 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, along with Finland's Niko Kapanen and fellow Canadian Steven Stamkos, finished the tournament tied for first in goals scored with seven. "If he comes back there's going to be a lot of focus and attention," Alfredsson said at the time, adding "If somebody hits him in practice or something occurs, everything is going to get blown out proportion." Having missed the playoffs once more with the Thrashers, Heatley participated in the 2004 World Championships in the Czech Republic. On December 2, 2010, in his first return to Ottawa, Heatley was frequently booed. You're not supposed to be able to pull moves like that at 22. WebDaniel Alfredsson played together with Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley, forming the CASH line. Even though it looked grim, Jason Spezza was on the doorstep to greatness. [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]. At the end of the day, who knows if these sources are any better than Eklund's back alley tipsters, but it's a rumor that I had previously heard, saw it makes it's way around forums, and now saw it again today in a separate blog. Its not somebody else telling him he cant go on. 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. [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. "Me and Dany were best of friends," Spezzasaid. And then to be kind of blindsided, in his way of thinking anyway, by one of your players not wanting to fit in. With only one year remaining on his contract, Spezza told Murray that a change of scenery would likely benefit both parties. "[19], Senators' fans were blindsided by the request, and across the league observers were both puzzled and angry. Under new head coach Paul MacLean, Spezza thrived by finishing sixth in Hart Trophy voting for league MVP that season. [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. 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. I one-timed it and it was in the back of the net before anybody else in the rink knew what was going on, says Heatley. Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers (20142015), By Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News. Jason Rocco Anthony Spezza (born June 13, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. At the end of the season, Heatley was selected, along with Alfredsson, to the second All-Star team. "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. the San Antonio Rampage. "[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. He returned for three playoff games that spring against Pittsburgh, but it was clear he wasnt the player he was before the procedure. He made his NHL debut the next season in 200203 with Ottawa, playing in 33 games and recording 21 points, and scored his first NHL goal on October 29, 2002, in a 21 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. His first appearance in the All-Star Game was in 2003, where he scored four goals, tying a single-game All-Star record (held by four other players, including Wayne Gretzky). 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. Im glad he could go out the way he did. Will the truth come out? The team struggled all season long and would miss the playoffs for the first time since 199596. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. Is it rumor? Updated: December 02, 2010 "This one, I really don't understand. As 200506 was the first year that the NHL implemented the shootout, Heatley became the second player to score in an NHL shootout, scoring against Leafs goalie Ed Belfour, after Alfredsson. 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. [1] He was born to Italian parents Rino and Donna Spezza along with twin siblings Michelle and Matthew, an ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for the Flint Generals of the International Hockey League (IHL). The shootout goal did not, however, count towards his regulation total of four, leaving him tied for the record. Heatley dominated with 11 points to lead all tournament scorers, earning his second-straight MVP award. [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]. Heatley suffered a broken jaw, a concussion, a bruised lung and a bruised kidney, and he tore three ligaments in his right knee. It enables me to continue to follow my passion; learn and live new experiences within the game I love. Jeff Carter and Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia Flyers. 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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. 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. [15] Wingers Alfredsson and Heatley both finished tied for fourth in league scoring with 103 points, while Spezza tallied 90 points despite an injury-shortened 68-game season. 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. In the playoffs, Spezza saved an elite performance for a pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. However, after veteran Joe Sakic announced his retirement and Ryan Getzlaf declared that he required more time to recover from injury, Spezza was invited to fill in one of the vacant spots. "[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. I think hes got a lot of years involved in hockey going forward., (Top photo of Daniel Alfredsson, Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2008: Andre Ringuette / NHLI via Getty Images). And are not friends. 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 just took a little adjustment for everybody involved.. 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. Hes always had a phenomenal hockey mind. 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. And then the patience there to deke Jose (Theodore) again. Is it conjecture? [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. Spezza finished the 2007 playoffs with a franchise-record 22 points, tied with linemates Alfredsson and Heatley. Heatley made his senior international debut with Team Canada at the 2002 World Championships, after his rookie season with the Atlanta Thrashers. Spezza, Heatley, and Alfredsson each finished the spring with 22 points in 20 games. [32] He finished his tenure with the Ducks with no points in 6 games, but recorded 7 in 25 games with Norfolk. He managed a career-high 34 goals and finished with 87 points in 67 games. 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]. [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. "Me and Dany were best of friends," Spezza said. However, due to the subsequent NHL lockout, Spezza returned to the AHL in 200405. With NHL play set to resume in 200506, Spezza returned to Ottawa. I mean, thats how silky his hands are.. [10] Despite scoring, Heatley and the Senators suffered an 83 defeat to his former Thrashers teammates. Heatley competed in two World Junior Championships during his two-year career at the University of Wisconsin. 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. And then from that point on, we had unbelievable chemistry. After a lengthy court process, Heatley was awarded $6.5 million from a judge in Calgary, Alberta on July 21, 2017. 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 But I dont remember passing it to him.. Heatley himself sneaked back into Scotiabank Place, avoiding the cameras and throng of media awaiting some clarification regarding his desire to leave Ottawa. Following the Leafs' elimination in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Spezza announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the NHL. The first is that Heatley slept with Spezza's wife. He registered two goals and three assists in five games before a back injury sidelined him. '"[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. [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. "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. [6] Their sticks are now in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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