[7] Spezza went on to record an OHL career-high 116 points in 66 games that season. Im not stupid, I can tell how things are going, Spezza said after his second demotion in 2002. I want to be a player in this league not just a player, but a good player and I think I can and I think Ill be up here maybe sooner than they think.. But Spezzas pursuit for an elusive championship is not over, as he migrates over to Torontos front office. However, Head Coach Todd McLellan revealed that Heatley had been playing the entire playoffs with a torn groin muscle. The following season, the pattern repeated itself with Spezza one of the final training camp casualties in October of 2002. Spezza played his first full NHL season with the Senators in 200304 and scored 22 goals and 55 points in 78 games. Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the Ultimately, he went unclaimed and cleared waivers to remain with the Maple Leafs. [13] Spezza was also awarded the Les Cunningham Award as league MVP.[14]. [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. 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. [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. 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. WebDany Heatleyis a German-born Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. During the 200405 NHL lock-out, Heatley initially played for the Swiss team SC Bern. 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. However, Heatley and the Senators would not make a second run for the Cup and were swept in four games. It's really a unique feeling to have two linemates that you knew where theyre going to be at all times. It ended up behind the net. 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. 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. The injury occurred in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 27. And then you see what he did in these last few years with Toronto at his age. 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. 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.. [18] Heatley had reportedly become unhappy with his role with the Senators under new head coach Cory Clouston. '"[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. Spezza and some of the other guys like (Chris) Kelly, (Ray) Emery and (Brian) McGrattan hadnt established themselves as full-time NHLers. "We had great chemistry as linemates. But I dont remember passing it to him.. 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. [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]. I tracked down Dany Heatley & Daniel Alfredsson to chat about Jason Spezza. And then the patience there to deke Jose (Theodore) again. Jason Spezza for Dany Heatley? Hossa had just re-signed with the Senators after protracted and often contentious negotiations. 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. [citation needed], Coming off his lowest points total since his rookie season (excluding his shortened 31-game season in 200304), TSN reported that Heatley had filed a request for a trade on June 9, 2009, despite being only one year into a six-year contract extension signed in 2007. Winners received a poster of Spezza and a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators' home game. He would make his men's debut for Canada at the 2008 World Championships, being named to the team along with Senators linemate Dany Heatley. [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. "I didnt think there was any chance. The 36-year-old Spezza credits his close friendship for Heatley as for one of the reasons why the trio was so lethal. It just took a little adjustment for everybody involved.. Try a week on us. [50] McAlpine was later arrested and charged with fraud, money laundering and theft by authorities in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on October 18, 2017. [24] On February 9, 2012, Heatley recorded the fastest goal in Wild history, scoring 13 seconds into a game against the Vancouver Canucks. He remained injury-free and finished fourth in league scoring, earning consideration for the Hart Memorial Trophy. On July 9, 2014, Heatley signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the Anaheim Ducks worth $1 million. Heatley made his senior international debut with Team Canada at the 2002 World Championships, after his rookie season with the Atlanta Thrashers. And in one motion, he just took the puck as soon as it landed and gave it to me in the slot. [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. WebDaniel Alfredsson played together with Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley, forming the CASH line. According to As a result of this injury, the pupil of his left eye became permanently dilated. 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. Heatley suffered a broken jaw, a concussion, a bruised lung and a bruised kidney, and he tore three ligaments in his right knee. The Maple Leafs instead offered him a new position as special assistant to general manager Kyle Dubas, which Spezza accepted, saying he was "very grateful to the Leafs for the amazing opportunity to transition into this new role. Heatley himself sneaked back into Scotiabank Place, avoiding the cameras and throng of media awaiting some clarification regarding his desire to leave Ottawa. Ian Mendes is a senior writer covering the Ottawa Senators and the NHL for The Athletic since 2021. 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. [16] Late that season, on February 9, 2008, Spezza scored his first NHL hat-trick during a 61 Senators victory over the Montreal Canadiens. 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. [57][58][59] Spezza and his family resided in the west-end of Ottawa during his tenure with the Senators, but sold the home when he was traded to Dallas. [34] The game went to a shootout where Heatley scored the only goal for the Eastern Conference in a 65 loss. You're not supposed to be able to pull moves like that at 22. But confidence is a huge thing. Spezza visited selected classes registered for the program. 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. 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. Just a phenomenal career.. And you know, I wont be surprised if my grandkids are talking about him as a phenomenal general manager. 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. [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. 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. 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. 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. So I feel very happy that he can go out with his head held high. Heatley signed with German club, the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) on September 17, 2015. 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. 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. 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 Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. Spezza says he can't remember exactly when the trio was put together, but they clicked quickly. Spezza, who turned 35 this summer, was a hockey hero for more than a handful of his current teammates. I enjoyed it when Pizza Pizza moved the threshold from five goals to six goals, says Heatley. 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 Spezza appeared in six of the Senators seven pre-season games that fall, a sure sign that management wasnt quite sold on his NHL readiness just yet. As a member of the Senators, Spezza was made a reserve for Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, but did not play. 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. Im just proud of him for that. What I do remember is (Sheldon Souray) trying to step up and hit him big and Spezz just made him look silly, said Heatley. After the season had concluded, it was revealed that Heatley had been battling multiple injuries during the season, and especially during the playoffs. 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[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. The car struck a wall, splitting in half and ejecting Heatley and his passenger, Atlanta Thrashers' teammate Dan Snyder. Heatley recorded 12 points in 10 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. 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. He admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the crash, but his blood-alcohol content tested below the legal limit. 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. [38], On January 17, 2021, the Maple Leafs placed Spezza on waivers after 3 games for salary cap reasons. With NHL play set to resume in 200506, Spezza returned to Ottawa. He won another silver medal, losing to Russia in the gold medal game for the second consecutive year. Im just thankful I got to play with him and be his teammate and his friend.. [55], Spezza wed his girlfriend, Jennifer Snell, in Ottawa on July 25, 2009. That wouldnt surprise me one bit, says Alfredsson. [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. (Craig Melvin / NHLI via Getty Images). 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. The first is that Heatley slept with Spezza's wife. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. "(Heatley's) mother is very upset. 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). Is it a story that's built on leaky paper mache? 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]. [37], On October 5, 2020, Spezza signed a one-year, $700,000 extension with the Maple Leafs. In response to Heatley's impressive performance in just his second NHL season, Eastern Conference teammate Jeremy Roenick commented, "Twenty-two years old? [18], In an interview with reporters after the request had been made public, Senators' then-General Manager Bryan Murray stated that he was "shocked and disappointed" at Heatley's request. "[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. It is also alleged that Stacey McAlpine made unauthorized withdrawals of more than $4 million from Heatley's bank accounts. "I look back at my four years in Ottawa with nothing but good memories. In his first game back in Atlanta as a Senator, he was frequently booed, indicating that Thrashers fans felt snubbed by Heatley's previous trade request. "[4] An Atlanta Thrashers' employee cryptically told the Vancouver Sun "We know Dany very well. 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. Heatley managed just one point. He managed a career-high 34 goals and finished with 87 points in 67 games. [45] Spezza retired with 995 career NHL points, the most of any player who never hit 1,000. It definitely wasnt an easy decision.. Its not somebody else telling him he cant go on. 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). As the wedding date got closer, Heatley finally found out and called off the wedding. Once he bought in, he never looked back, says Alfredsson. Heatley made $8 million that year.[22]. Letang received a two-minute penalty for boarding and Spezza was expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a consequent shoulder injury. In the playoffs, Spezza saved an elite performance for a pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. Updated: December 02, 2010 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. 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. 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. Heatley scored his eighth goal of the tournament in the third period, starting a rally from a 31 deficit. Heatleys first assist on a Spezza goal produced one of the most exhilarating and memorable goals in Senators history. [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. Previously, he spent seven years as an afternoon talk show host for TSN 1200 in Ottawa and as a contributing writer for TSN.ca. [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 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. 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. 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]. He scored 24 points in only 16 games before an errant puck struck his left eye and broke his orbital bone. 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. Heatley was born in Freiburg to Karin and Murray Heatley, where his father played professional hockey. He returned for three playoff games that spring against Pittsburgh, but it was clear he wasnt the player he was before the procedure. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year, for which Kovalchuk was also nominated. [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. They went to the (2007 Stanley Cup) finals. Senators fans had fun coming up with a name for their new No. The shootout goal did not, however, count towards his regulation total of four, leaving him tied for the record. 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. ", "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? 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. Canada captured a second-straight gold medal, defeating Sweden 53 in the final. Heatley, who was also seriously injured but eventually made a full recovery, pled guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide and received probation. If you were expecting it at today's press conference, I have some land in Florida to sell you. [2] Spezza attended St. Michael's College School. Spezza added 14 points in 10 playoff games. [5] He subsequently became the youngest player ever to participate in an OHL All-Star game at age 15. "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. He returned in 2001 for a second consecutive bronze medal, while improving to three goals and three assists. Many of his then-current and past teammates were in attendance, including Ray Emery, Antoine Vermette, Brendan Bell, Chris Phillips and Chris Neil, as well as Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. Web11 Dany Heatley Jason Spezza pictures. And then from that point on, we had unbelievable chemistry. 1 offensive line. 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. 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. Under new head coach Paul MacLean, Spezza thrived by finishing sixth in Hart Trophy voting for league MVP that season. He played on the left wing with linemates Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson. [49], As the 201213 NHL lockout continued, Spezza was named to Canada's roster for the 2012 Spengler Cup held in Davos, Switzerland. Spezza joined fellow NHL stars John Tavares, Tyler Seguin, Patrice Bergeron, Ryan Smyth and Matt Duchene in the Canadian line-up,[50] helping Canada defeat host team HC Davos to capture its first Spengler Cup title since 2007. To see some of the classic games on TV, we had a real chemistry that I don't think you can teach.". [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. 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. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The program recognizes the importance of spelling. 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." [13] Heatley's 105 points broke the previous franchise record he shared with Alfredsson. 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. 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. At the end of the 2009-10 season, there were whispers that Spezza was the next one asking for a change of scenery. 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). On December 21, 2005, Heatley was chosen by Team Canada to participate in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin his first Olympic games. At age one, Spezza won a baby contest and began his youth modelling career. [22][23] Spezza was ultimately not a finalist for the award, finishing sixth in voting. 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