Alfie Day: Round Up
A recap of the events of Daniel Alfredsson's retirement announcement and return to the Senators
If July 5, 2013 was the worst day in franchise history, December 4, 2014 ranks up there as one of the best this team has had. From the morning's retirement announcement to an afternoon filled with TV and radio remembrances of Alfie from former teammates and management personnel, to the pregame skate and ceremony, it was one of the most memorable days for Sens fans.
In case you missed some or all of today's coverage, or just want to relive the best moments, here's a recap of today's action:
Alfredsson Retirement Announcement:
"Today, I officially retire as an Ottawa Senator" - Daniel Alfredsson.
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 4, 2014 For those looking for an archive of Alfie’s press conference, you KNOW #Sens TV has your back! WATCH: http://t.co/2gbveeq0dI
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 4, 2014 Welcome back, Alfie. pic.twitter.com/8xkYem2OeD
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 4, 2014 #Sens TV has today’s media Q&A that followed Alfie’s press conference. WATCH: http://t.co/PPumQBFFS6 pic.twitter.com/KdafPcVudQ
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 4, 2014 The longish, Alfredsson retirement newser ends. A gentle brawl breaks out between 4 formerly-patient boys. pic.twitter.com/6cBFq4bW3h
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 4, 2014 Daniel Alfredsson a complété son discours d'Adieu en français. "Merci et à bientôt."
— Sylvain St-Laurent (@Syl_St_Laurent) December 4, 2014 standing O for the greatest to wear the O. pic.twitter.com/l1Uy85JJD1
— 『 ary 』 (@carteciel) December 4, 2014 Afternoon Media:
Great look on the #Sens website this morning. #AlfieDay pic.twitter.com/5zM2dWI3Wa
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 4, 2014 3 great guests already today: @PatLalime http://t.co/pCprnYs4Ma. Marian Hossa http://t.co/yIrY6gDrDu. Zdeno Chara http://t.co/fBx3kquyss
— Steve Lloyd (@TSNSteveLloyd) December 4, 2014 We've made a very special addition to the @Senators Rink of Dreams at City Hall. What do you think? #ThankYouAlfie pic.twitter.com/Edlmk80njh
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) December 4, 2014 Pregame Warm-up:
Coming soon to a theatre near you.. A buddy movie to define a generation - "Alfie & Harv: We Is Buds." pic.twitter.com/ssYH6EMJzL
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 4, 2014 Clarke MacArthur moved into the corner so Alfredsson can go to his regular spot pic.twitter.com/btZNH0pRIM
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 4, 2014 From earlier tonight: Friends. Captains. #Sens. pic.twitter.com/yjBs0cOItt
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 Alfie’s jersey is back where it belongs. At home. pic.twitter.com/QnfvHfJp8X
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 4, 2014 Thanks for everything. #AlfieReturns pic.twitter.com/EohsvfBMXI
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 Warm-up Pic: Taking the ice… one last time. #Alfie pic.twitter.com/f4S8b3s5qJ
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 #Alfredsson salue la foule devant ses coéquipiers à la fin de l'échauffement. #Sens pic.twitter.com/PX7EGreYuM
— Jonathan Jobin (@jobinjo) December 5, 2014 Alfredsson’s entrance from above http://t.co/FTlIQ55QGB #Sens
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) December 5, 2014 Warm-up Pic: Old habits die hard. #Alfie pic.twitter.com/o2YpXqEWZ6
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 "This is amazing. Makes me feel like I want to play." - Alfie #Sens #DoIt pic.twitter.com/5X1xvZiCy9
— AlfieNation (@SensNation) December 5, 2014 Unbelievable. #Alfie pic.twitter.com/qDPVNw2W0M
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 5, 2014 So good. #Alfie pic.twitter.com/fs77fzHZ2q
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 5, 2014 One last game of keep away. #Alfie pic.twitter.com/K4LnzcnkXZ
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 5, 2014 They're cheering Daniel Alfredsson's goals in warmup.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 5, 2014 Warm-up: Thanks for everything, #Alfie! pic.twitter.com/u8ExVV8Op1
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 "It's great to be back in Ottawa. Thank you for all the great times and all the beautiful memories" - @DAlfredsson11 #AlfieReturns
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 "Let's not say good bye..." -Daniel Alfredsson
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 5, 2014 Et une petite dernière de @patrickwoodbury pour d'autres nostalgiques. "Merci et à bientôt." #Sens pic.twitter.com/LkedNjWGBC
— Sylvain St-Laurent (@Syl_St_Laurent) December 5, 2014 #Alfie (photo @patrickwoodbury) pic.twitter.com/UA6PzYDRhK
— Sylvain St-Laurent (@Syl_St_Laurent) December 5, 2014 #Alfie veut prendre du temps en famille avant de penser à son avenir #Sens #LeDroit pic.twitter.com/OfEsfxBpUa
— Patrick Woodbury (@patrickwoodbury) December 5, 2014 OH MY GOD THEY'RE ALL WEARING CUTE LITTLE ERIK KARLSSON JERSEYS
— Bonk's Mullet (@BonksMullet) December 5, 2014 It's a sign you guys! pic.twitter.com/aGbyxo9XCr
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) December 5, 2014 Alfie best. pic.twitter.com/55dZqi1bFi
— Joanna Rozanski (@Jayzanski) December 5, 2014 omg pic.twitter.com/NxprsZVUqq
— Emmanuel Perry (@MannyElk) December 5, 2014 It's pretty clear that if Alfie doesn't move back to Ottawa his kids will just abandon him for Erik Karlsson. pic.twitter.com/SdL3PPua8L
— AlfieNation (@SensNation) December 5, 2014 #Alfie pic.twitter.com/Wkg6ABCYvH
— Sarah Jean Maher (@sarahjeanmaher) December 5, 2014 Want to watch tonight’s pre-game tribute to honour Alfie? #Sens TV has it here: http://t.co/BFtFbcahAT
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 Game Stuff:
I would waive literally anyone to get Alfie on the roster last minute.
— Bonk's Mullet (@BonksMullet) December 5, 2014 Another standing ovation. This time for Wade Redden who made the trip to be a part of #AlfieDay.
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 Check out this awesome tribute to hockey icon Jean Beliveau that aired in-game tonight at @CdnTireCtr : http://t.co/pvfABhN3vs
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 5, 2014 Alfie chant breaks out at 11:11 like old times. #Sens
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) December 5, 2014 We love you, Alfie. @DAlfredsson11 @Senators #AlfieDay pic.twitter.com/vkW6g2R33B
— Joanna Rozanski (@Jayzanski) December 5, 2014 "Please leave me alone, sir. I do not know who you are." pic.twitter.com/Y9VfD9Cypb
— Emmanuel Perry (@MannyElk) December 5, 2014 GIF: Karlsson javelin toss pic.twitter.com/GZLBDIpnNb
— Steph (@myregularface) December 5, 2014 Senators/Islanders game recap in drawing form: Alfie's Homecoming Edition: http://t.co/x4dmz1Yih8 Featuring: pic.twitter.com/Eqanespbff
— Steph (@PuckPossessed) December 5, 2014 Good night, Alfie. pic.twitter.com/XfWbiy85Mj
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) December 5, 2014 That's it for me tonight... happy Alfie Day everyone. Mark Dec. 4th in your calendars, make it annual. #Sens #AlfieDay
— AlfieNation (@SensNation) December 5, 2014