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Jim Hiller believes Leafs-Senators will be emotional for Daniel Alfredsson: ‘He just loves the game that much’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller believes that Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators will be an emotional night for associate head coach Daniel Alfredsson.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 3

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Daniel Alfredsson takes centre stage, Bobrovsky projected to start vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson took centre stage on Saturday morning, as he’ll coach against his former club at Scotiabank Arena.

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Daniel Alfredsson explains his evolution as a coach and why he joined Maple Leafs

It’s rare that an associate coach is the central storyline on Saturday night, but all eyes were on Daniel Alfredsson. Alfredsson is the greatest player in Ottawa Senators history, but he’s now joined the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ottawa Senators News / TheLeafsnation / October 3

Senators head coach Travis Green wishes Daniel Alfredsson nothing but the best ahead of Battle of Ontario

The Toronto Maple Leafs became the talk of the hockey world even before they played their opening game of the 2026-27 season. On the eve of their season beginning, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko in a package that centered around forward Matthew Knies.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 2

Jim Hiller on Daniel Alfredsson’s first game against the Senators from behind the Leafs’ bench: “It’s going to be a big night, let’s be honest”

After Friday’s practice, Jim Hiller discussed the Tavares line’s play, keeping Easton Cowan’s line together, Kirill Marchenko’s first practice, the power play’s need to shoot more, and the chemistry between Morgan Rielly and Darren Raddysh.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander’s comment on Daniel Alfredsson is 100% on point

The Toronto Maple Leafs stunned many of their fans earlier this offseason when they announced that former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, who had served the last several seasons with their divisional rival as an assistant coach, was transferring to their side of the Battle of Ontario.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 24

Three bargain free agents Maple Leafs should still have on their radar

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has put his fingerprints all over his roster heading into next season. Chayka hasn’t wasted any time since taking over for Brad Treliving, completing significant trades, adding via free agency, and ensuring the 2026-27 roster is full of new talent.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 19

Are Alfredsson and Sundin the Maple Leafs’ Secret Weapons?

When people talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason, the conversation usually goes straight to the players who came in and the players who left. That makes sense.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 9

Ottawa Senators Resume Life Without Daniel Alfredsson

There has been a bit of a lull since that frantic first day of free agency, but the hockey world never rests. Here are some links, news, and notes to keep you up to speed!

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 9

Maple Leafs part ways with AGM Darryl Metcalf

It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing their overhaul throughout the summer. Toronto parted ways with assistant general manager Darryl Metcalf, Vick Polatian of The Leafs Nation reports.

Detroit Red Wings News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / July 8

Daniel Alfredsson on his controversial decision to leave Ottawa to join the Leafs’ coaching staff: “I knew I had to move at some point… I’d have to earn my way and get experience”

New Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson discusses the process behind his decision to leave Ottawa and join their arch-rival’s coaching staff.

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Daniel Alfredsson calls joining Leafs ‘an exciting day’

One of the surprising new additions to the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff is elated at his new opportunity. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, new Maple Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson, addressing Ottawa Senators fans, noted that his move is positive on his end.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 8

It’s not a rivalry if only one side cares about it

It may be worth marking July 7, 2026 in the history books: this is the day the Battle of Ontario died in earnest. It’s not a rivalry if only one side cares about it, and the disparate reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Daniel Alfredsson as associate coach says it all.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / July 7

Toronto Hires Former Public Enemy Number One

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that Daniel Alfredsson, John Gruden, and Brad Werenka are joining Jim Hiller’s coaching staff. Alfredsson, once Public Enemy No.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

'Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator': Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson's departure to Leafs

In a stunning turn of events, longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has left the organization, where he was an assistant coach for the past three seasons, to become an associate coach with his Battle of Ontario rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Daniel Alfredsson among three hirings to Leafs’ coach staff

Jacques Martin and Daniel Alfredsson take over behind bench as Sens fire coach, Elvis Merzļikins a change of scenery candidate, and more

Mired in a four-game losing streak and quickly falling out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, the Ottawa Senators have made a change behind their bench.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2022