After careful deliberation between Paul MacLean and his staff as well as the team's leadership group, the Ottawa Senators organization has selected their new leader.
And it should come as no surprise that Jason Spezza will be the next captain of this hockey team. Obviously Spezza has some big shoes to fill taking over for Daniel Alfredsson but all signs indicate he is ready and up for the challenge.
A first round pick in the 2001 draft, Spezza has played all 611 of his NHL games in an Ottawa uniform.
Over the last couple seasons Jason Spezza has matured a great deal both as a hockey player and as a person. From the moment the Sens knew they would need a new Captain, Spezza was considered the favourite for the job. At 30 years of age, the time is right to make this "Spezza's team". Really excited to see how he responds to being given the C.
Chris Phillips, who was another one of the candidates given serious consideration, has been named an alternate captain.Chris Neil gets the other A.
